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At Latch, we're on a mission to help you open, manage, and share access to the spaces that matter most to you. We take this responsibility seriously, which is why we've prioritized privacy and safety above all else. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of our products, software, technology, features, services, and applications (the "Latch Products" or our "Products and Services"),except where we expressly state that separate terms apply. By using or installing our Products and Services or creating an Account (as defined below), you agree to these Terms.
Important Notice Regarding Arbitration: When you agree to theseTerms, you are agreeing (with limited exception) to resolve any dispute withLatch through individual arbitration rather than in court. Please review the Dispute resolution section for more details, including the procedure for you to opt out of arbitration.
If you are a User located in Canada, your use of our Product and Services is further subject to these additional provisions that modify and supersede any conflicting provisions of these Terms.
Who can use Latch
How you can use Latch
Your license to use Latch Products
Your account security commitments
Guest security commitments
Responsibility for User Content
Permissions you give Latch
Permission to use content
Your safety and security
Third-party services and products
Communication with users
Warranties and service limitations
Modification, suspension, termination
App Store provisions
Our Products and Services can be useful to many people acting in various capacities. If you own a Latch Device as a landlord or are authorized to act on behalf of the landlord (as a property manager, for example), then you are an "Owner." If you live in a unit or space equipped with a Latch Device and are authorized by the Owner to control that Latch Device, then you are a "Resident." If you have been invited by an Owner or Resident to access a space or building equipped with Latch Devices but do not live in that space or building, then you are a "Guest."Guests can include visitors, as well as service providers like cleaners, dog-walkers, or maintenance personnel. It is possible that you may be more than one of these three user types if you use Latch in different capacities.
Owners, Residents, and Guests are all "Users" and agree to these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy by using our Products and Services. To ensure the safe use of the Latch System for all Users, each User needs to make certain commitments as detailed in these Terms.
In locations equipped with Latch Access Control Devices, Latch Smart Home Devices, and/or Latch Security Devices, our Products and Services (the "Latch System") make it possible to open and manage your spaces, share access to those spaces, control and operate Latch Smart Home Devices or compatible Third-Party Devices in those spaces, and/or enable calls between a Guest and a Resident (or an Owner's security personnel) using the Latch Security Devices. We provide the Products and Services so that you can:
Open your doors: With the LatchSystem, an Owner or Resident may authorize you to open doors. At the discretion of each building's management, you may use up to three digital credentials to open doors: the Latch App on a smartphone, a Doorcode, and/or a physical Keycard. Also, unit entry Latch Access Control Devices may have a physical key-hole and may be unlocked with mechanical keys if back-up credentials are needed.
Manage and share access: As a Resident, you can use the Latch App and Services to share access with Guests, maintenance personnel, or service providers, in accordance with your building's policy and these Terms. Residents may also use the Latch App and Latch Security Devices to receive calls from and securely grant access to Guests that are requesting access to their units using a Latch Security Devices installed at building entrances. As an Owner, you can use the Latch System and Services to grant ongoing or time-limited access to residents, property management staff, service providers, and Guests. You can provide these users with access to a single door or groups of doors, and establish access schedules to choose when that access expires. Owner's can also use the Latch App and Latch Security Devices to receive calls from and securely grant access to Guests that are requesting access to your building using a Latch Security Devices.
View digital access histories: By registering for a Latch Account as a Resident, you can use the Latch App to view your access history in your building's common spaces as well as at your personal door. You can also view a complete log of those who have accessed your personal space using your apartment unit's door. For your privacy, Owners, including landlords and property managers, cannot view your access history for your apartment unit's door. (You can read more about access histories in our Privacy Policy.) If you are a landlord or property manager, for the safety of your building and residents, you can view the access history of common areas equipped with Latch Access Control Devices
Manage and operate smart home devices: As a Resident, you can use the Latch App to control and operate Latch Smart Home Devices and compatible Third-Party Devices in your spaces. As an Owner, you can use the Latch App to assign Latch Smart Home Devices and Third-Party Devices to specific units and to manage and monitor such devices in vacant units and common areas.
Pay security deposits and rent and submit maintenance requests: As a Resident, you can use the Latch App and Payment Services to pay security deposits and rent using Latch's third-party payment processor(s) (if the Owner has opted in for such services). You may also be able to use the Latch App to submit maintenance and other requests related to your residence (if your Owner has elected to use to such Services). As an Owner, you can use the Latch App and Payment Services to manage collection of security deposit and rent payments using Latch's third-party payment processor(s) or to receive maintenance or other requests related to the units in the properties you own and/or manage.
Your home is your most personal space, and because of this, we're committed to keeping it private and safe. In order to support this commitment and provide our Services, we collect and use your personal data for limited purposes. For example, the Latch System maintains digital access histories so that Residents can see who has accessed their space and so that all users have confidence in the safety and security of their building. Use of our Products and Services is subject to our Privacy Policy, which details our practices and policies with respect to the use and collection of your personal data.
If you use the Latch App, including the cloud-based Latch Manager Web, you must create and maintain an account with Latch (an "Account") to use the Services.
When creating an Account, you must provide accurate and complete Account information, and keep that information updated. So that we can operate the Latch System and provide the Services, you grant us the right to use the information that you provide in your Account and any other information you provide to us through your use of the Services.
If you are a Resident or a Guest and would like to access Latch Access Control Devices without an Account, you may use a Keycard that you receive from your property's management at its discretion. If you are a Guest and have been invited by an Owner or Resident to use a temporary Doorcode, you do not need an Account. You do need an Account if you are a Guest and have been invited to use the Latch App by an Owner or a Resident.
You must be at least 18 years old to register for an Account. If you are between 13 and 18 years old, you may only register for an Account and use the Services under the supervision of a parent or legal guardian who agrees to be bound by these Terms. Our Services are not directed at anyone under 13 years old, nor do we knowingly collect or maintain personal information from anyone under 13 years old. In the event that we learn that we have collected personal information from anyone under 13 years of age without parental consent, we will delete that information as soon as possible. If you believe that we have collected information from a person under the age of 13, please contact us at support@latch.com and we will cooperate with you to identify and delete that data as soon as possible.
The Latch System, Services, and Latch Devices are intended for use in the United States and Canada only. You acknowledge and agree that you may only use the Latch System, Services, and Latch Devices in these locations, even if you are able to download the Latch App outside of the United States or Canada. To the extent permissible by law, Latch accepts no liability for any damage or loss caused by your access or use of the Latch System, Services or Latch Devices in a country not specifically approved by Latch in these Terms.
You are solely responsible for complying with all laws, rules, and regulations applicable to you when you use the Latch System or the Services, including but not limited to (i) any laws relating to the capturing or sharing of image content that includes third parties, (ii) any laws requiring notice to or consent of third parties with respect to your use of the Latch System, Services and Latch Devices, (iii) any applicable building or fire codes; or (iv) any laws or regulations related to access control and security devices, home-sharing, or short-term rentals. The right to access the Latch System, Latch Devices and Services is revoked where these Terms or use of the Latch System, Latch Devices and Services is prohibited or to the extent the offering, sales, or provision of the Latch System, Latch Devices or Services conflicts with any applicable law, rule or regulation.
If you are accessing and using the Services on behalf of an entity, you represent and warrant that you have the right, authority, and capacity to accept and agree to these terms on behalf of yourself and the entity you represent. If you do not have the authority to accept these terms on behalf of the entity you represent, then you and that entity may not use the Services.
If you use the Services, you represent and warrant that you meet all the eligibility requirements set forth in these Terms of Service. You are responsible for notifying us immediately if your eligibility to use the Services changes.
Residents can open, manage, and share access for certain Latch Access Control Devices or manage and operate Latch Smart Home Devices or compatible Third-Party Devices for which they have been granted permissions.For example, a Resident can share access with Guests by sharing a temporary Doorcode, by inviting the Guest to download and use the Latch App, or by granting access to a Guest requesting access using a Latch Security Device. Residents can also view the access histories to their units in the App. Residents shall have access to the Latch System, Services, and Software in accordance with these Terms; any agreements with an Owner such as a lease; and any other applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
Owners can enable Residents to use Latch Devices that they own. Owners can also invite and authorize other individuals, like property managers, to manage and activate Latch Devices that they own. If you are an Owner, you acknowledge and agree that, unless you explicitly prohibit access sharing for that Resident and the Latch Access Control Devices they control, such Resident may subsequently invite or enable Guests to use the Latch Access Control Devices and therefore access the space equipped with those Latch Access Control Devices. Please be careful to only authorize trusted and appropriate individuals as Residents for the purpose of using Latch Access Control Devices that you own, in accordance with any applicable laws, rules, and regulations. If you are an Owner, you acknowledge that you are solely responsible for thoroughly examining and assessing all individuals that you authorize as a Resident for the purpose of using any Latch Access Control Device, and that prior to such authorization you will ensure that any such individual is aware of and capable of complying with these Terms. In particular, if you are an Owner and give a Keycard to a Resident or other authorized User without a Latch Account, you agree to present such User with these Terms and ensure that such User agrees to these Terms as a condition of using the Latch System, Service, or Software.
Owners can also enable Residents to use the Latch App to submit security deposit or rent payments or to submit maintenance or similar requests to the Owner.
Owners and Residents may invite and authorize Guests to use Latch Access Control Devices that they own or to which they have access, provided that they ensure that their Guests are aware of and agree to these Terms and our Privacy Policy. When you invite someone to be a Guest, you are giving the Guest the ability to operate the Latch Access Control Device and therefore access the space equipped with that Latch Access Control Device. Please be careful to only invite trusted Guests. Your Guest's information, including digital access histories and photographic images of Guests who access Latch Access Control Devices, may be received by Latch and shared with you if you are Resident or Owner with respect to such Latch Access Control Devices (as detailed in our Privacy Policy). If you invite a Guest to use a temporary Doorcode, you cannot revoke the access permission. The temporary Doorcode will expire in accordance with your selection in the Latch App, which will be either (i) at the end of the day for which you shared access, or (ii) fifteen minutes after your Guest's first use of the temporary Doorcode. If you invite a Guest to access a Latch-equipped space using the Latch App, you can revoke the access permission.
Guests who have been invited to use a Latch Access Control Device but do not want their information to be further used or shared, for example with the Owner or property manager, should not use the Latch Access Control Device or Services. If you are a Guest, your access permissions through the Latch App may be revoked or limited by the relevant Owner or Resident at their discretion and without notice.
Provided that you abide by these Terms, we grant you a non-transferable, non-exclusive, right (without the right to sublicense) to access and use the Services (i) by using the Site or Apps, solely in connection with the Latch Devices or compatible Third-Party Devices that are either installed on your property, that you have been authorized to access, or that are otherwise expressly provided by Latch for your use and (ii) installing and using the Apps on your User Device(s), solely for the purpose of using the Latch Devices and the Services in accordance with these Terms of Service. We reserve all rights in our Products and Services that are not expressly granted to you under these Terms.
You must keep secure your Account and any password, Doorcode, Keycard, or User Device that you use in connection with the Latch System, Latch Devices, or Services. You agree to use strong and unique passwords that meet Latch's then-current password security requirements and to maintain the confidentiality of your password and all Doorcodes. You may never use another person's Account or registration information for the Services. You are responsible for all uses of your Account, User Device, and login information, whether or not authorized by you. If available to you, we recommend that you enable multi-factor authentication for your Account when using your computer to access Latch Manager Web, the cloud-based Latch App.
In order to help us maintain the security of the Latch System and Services, you must notify us immediately of any known or reasonably suspected breach of security or unauthorized use of your Account, User Device, or any passwords or Doorcodes, and you should immediately change your password, as applicable, to prevent further unauthorized use. You should never publish, distribute, or post login information for your Account. Latch is not liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to take the above steps or comply with the above requirements and commitments.
We do not support or allow the use of the Latch App or other Services on User Devices with a "jail broken" or "rooted" operating system. These operating systems can potentially allow other applications to circumvent security features on your User Device. Any use of the Latch App or Services on such User Devices is a violation of these Terms of Service and at your own risk, and Latch will not be liable for any loss of functionality or any other damages caused by such use.
If you are a Guest using the Latch App, you must have an Account and must follow the requirements in the Account Security Commitments section above. If you are a Guest and receive access through a Doorcode, you must not disclose your Doorcode(s) to any other individual at any time. Such Doorcode(s) are only for the use of the individual to whom such Doorcode(s) were issued.
As a user of Latch Devices or Services or as a visitor to our Site, you may enter content ("Content"). For example, as a Resident you may choose to share instructions with a trusted service provider. Or as a prospective Owner, you may choose to submit an inquiry on our Site and may include information about a particular property where you are considering using the Latch System.
Content includes, without limitation, information, data, text, photographs (including images), access histories, or written comments like service order instructions, provided, or otherwise made accessible on or through the Services. It also includes "User Content," which means all Content added, created, uploaded, submitted, distributed, or posted to the Services by or on behalf of Users.
You and other Users control critical Content that we use to provide the Services. This Content includes, but is not limited to, property names, door names, user account information, and the duration and scope of access permissions. We do not control User Content that is entered on the Services and do not guarantee the accuracy of Content available on or through the Services and therefore are not liable for the inaccuracy or misuse of such Content. For example, Owners, not Latch, are responsible for choosing the names assigned to doors equipped with Latch Devices in a property, which are the door names that appear in the Latch App for that property. In addition, you may choose to share access with Guests, and you, not Latch, will choose the Guests and their email or phone number via which you choose to share access. You acknowledge that your access and use of all Content in connection with the Services, is at your own risk and you will be solely responsible for any damage or resulting loss to you or any other party. Any information that you receive through or about theServices or Latch Devices is provided on an "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" basis.To provide the Services, we also reserve the right, but do not have an obligation, to monitor, remove, edit, modify or limit the availability of any Content at any time without notice.
Latch is committed to safeguarding and protecting your User Content in accordance with industry standards and applicable law. You can visit the Security and Privacy section of our Site for more information on how Latch will treat your User Content. User Content is the sole responsibility of the person who originated such User Content. You represent that all User Content provided by you is accurate, complete, up-to-date, and in compliance with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations. You also represent that you have all rights necessary to upload, post, email, transmit, or otherwise disseminate your User Content in connection with the Services and that your contributions to the Services and ways in which you contribute do not infringe, misappropriate or violate any third-party rights including without limitation, any privacy rights, publicity rights, copyrights, trademarks, contract, rights, or any other intellectual property or proprietary rights.
The Services may contain Content specifically provided by us, our partners, or our Users, and such Content is protected by copyrights, trademarks, service marks, patents, trade secrets or other proprietary rights and laws. You shall abide by and maintain all copyright notices, information and restrictions contained in any Content accessed through the Services.
To operate and improve the Services and Software on Latch Devices, we may update the Services and Software from time to time. These updates may include (without limitation) performance improvements, feature updates, new functionality, bug fixes, or other modifications (collectively, "Updates"). These Updates may occur automatically, such as in the case of certain Updates to the Latch App or web-based Services, without notice or request for additional consent. By using the Services and Software, you consent to such Updates. If you do not want to receive the Updates, you agree to terminate your Account and stop using the Services, including the Software and the Latch App. Some Updates may require installation or other affirmative action on your part; for example, certain Updates to the Latch App or Software may require you to download and install them on your User Device. In the event we ask you to install Updates, you agree to do so promptly. We are not liable for any failure to install the Updates or any damages that may result. Your use of any Updates will continue to be subject to these Terms, as well as any terms that apply to the Software or may be provided with such Update.
Every day, we work to improve the Latch experience. We appreciate your feedback and other suggestions, comments, or ideas ("Feedback") about the Latch System, Latch Devices, or Services. You should know that we may use your Feedback without any restriction or obligation to compensate you, and we are under no obligation to keep Feedback confidential. You can submit feedback by emailing support@latch.com.
You own the User Content that you create or submit through the Services, and we will treat this User Content in accordance with our Privacy Policy. To provide our Services, you agree to give us some legal permissions to use that User Content.
When you enter or submit User Content, you grant us a non-exclusive, transferable, sub-licensable, royalty-free, perpetual, and worldwide license to use, transmit, modify, reproduce, distribute, prepare derivative works of, display and perform, the User Content in connection with the operation, maintenance and improvement of the Services, the Latch System and our businesses.
For example, our Privacy Policy details how access histories and photos are made available, if ever, to other users. Importantly, at a private residence such as an apartment, the access history of individual residents at their home remains private to that specific resident alone and is never shared with anyone, including the Owner or property management. For peace of mind, residents can view access histories of their Guests, property managers, and trusted service providers who enter their home.
In order to ensure the safe use of Latch for all users, you agree to make certain commitments. We have detailed these commitments in these Safety and Security Rules or elsewhere in these Terms of Service. As a User, you agree to comply with these Safety and Security Rules, all instructions, and documentation that we may provide from time to time with respect to the Services or Latch Devices. You also acknowledge and agree that your use of the Latch System is subject to our System Requirements.
The Latch System, Latch Devices, and Services, and any Content made available through or in connection with the Latch System, Latch Devices, or Services, are solely intended for (i) monitoring, sharing, and controlling access to the locations on which the Latch Access Control Devices and Latch Security Devices are installed; (ii)for facilitating your and other users' ability to use trusted services in connection with Latch; and (iii) managing, operating, or communicating with Latch Smart Home Devices or compatible Third-Party Devices and Third-Party Services. As a condition of use, you promise to use the Latch System, Latch Devices, Services and such Content only for the purposes set forth in these Terms. We will only use User Content in accordance with our Privacy Policy, to provide the Services, and to facilitate the ability to use trusted services in connection with Latch.
You may not use the Latch System, Latch Devices, or Services for any purpose that is unlawful, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, libelous, deceptive, fraudulent, invasive of another's privacy, tortious, or is otherwise inappropriate. You are responsible for all of your activity in connection with the Latch System, Latch Devices, and Services.
You may not (and may not permit anyone else to) in connection with your use of the Latch System and Services either (i) take any action or (ii) provide any Content that: (A) you know is false, misleading, untruthful or inaccurate or (B) that could introduce software viruses or any other computer codes, files, or programs that are designed or intended to disrupt, damage, limit or interfere with the proper function of any software, hardware, or telecommunications equipment or to damage or obtain unauthorized access to any system, data, password or other information of ours or of any third party.
You may not (and may not permit anyone else to): (i) take any action that imposes or may impose (as determined by us in our sole discretion) an unreasonable or disproportionately large load on our (or our third-party providers') infrastructure, including any cellular-enabled Latch Devices; (ii) interfere or attempt to interfere with the proper working of the Latch System or Services or any activities conducted on or in connection with the Latch System or Services; (iii) bypass, circumventor attempt to bypass or circumvent any measures we may use to prevent or restrict access to the Latch System or Services (or other accounts, computer systems, devices or networks connected to the Latch System or Services); (iv) run any form of auto-responder or "spam" on the Services; (v) use manual or automated software, devices, or other processes to "crawl" or "spider" any page of the Site or Services; (vi) harvest or scrape any Content from the Services; (vii) use any cellular-enabled Latch Devices in any manner that exploits data usage, for commercial purposes, for peer to peer file sharing, or in any other manner that harms Latch or any third party; or (viii) otherwise take any action in violation of our guidelines and policies as made available to you from time-to-time.
You may not (directly or indirectly): (i) decipher, decompile, disassemble, reverse engineer or otherwise attempt to derive any source code or underlying ideas or algorithms of any part of the Services (including without limitation any application), except to the limited extent applicable laws specifically prohibit such restriction; (ii) modify, translate, or otherwise create derivative works of any part of the Services or (iii) resell, copy, rent, lease, distribute, or otherwise transfer any of the rights that you receive hereunder.
You may only copy or download parts of the Services (including any Content, any part of the Site or Apps, any Guest information and any images collected and/or provided in connection with the Services, including Guests' images) onto your own User Device for your own use, and solely as necessary to use the Services as contemplated hereunder. You may not use the content of the Services, including any images, in any other way or for any other purpose, including without limitation any public or commercial way, nor may you copy or incorporate any of the content of the Services into any other work, without the written consent of Latch. You must have Latch's prior written consent before you can post or redistribute any portion of the Services.
Other than with respect to User Content, we (and our licensors) retain full and complete title to all Content on the Services, including any downloadable software and all data that accompanies it.
Consistent with our Privacy Policy, we reserve the right to access, read, preserve, retain and disclose any information (including Content) as we reasonably believe is necessary to(i) satisfy any applicable law, regulation, legal process or governmental request; (ii) enforce these Terms, including investigation of potential violations hereof; (iii) detect, prevent, or otherwise address fraud, security or technical issues; (iv) respond to user support requests or (v) protect the rights, property or safety of us, our users and the public.
You and other Users may use the Services in conjunction with other products and services. For example, you may wish to grant third-party providers access to your space to make deliveries or perform tasks such as cleaning or dog walking. You may also use the Services to manage, control, or operate compatible Third-Party Devices or other devices. The Services may contain links, interfaces, and referrals to, as well as content and data from third-party websites, products and services (including our third-party payment processor(s)). The choice to use third-party services and products is yours.
If or when you choose to use third-party resources, you make this choice at your own risk. We do not directly control these third-party services and Third-Party-Devices and you acknowledge that we are not responsible or liable for the content, functions, accuracy, legality, appropriateness or any other aspect of such services, websites, resources, or Products. The availability of any third-party services or Third-Party Devices in connection with our Services does not imply our endorsement or any association between us and their operators. You further acknowledge and agree that we shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused in connection with your use of or reliance on the content, goods, or services available through any such website, resource or Third-Party Devices.
Consistent with our Privacy Policy, we never share your personal information with third parties for the purposes of marketing or advertising to you. However, if you choose to access or use third-party services or Third-Party Devices in connection with our Services, you agree that we may share some information to enable their access and functionality. Specifically, you are consenting to the exchange of information and data between Latch and the applicable third-party service providers or Third-Party Devices manufacturers regarding you, your Guests, and/or your use of the Services. This exchange may include your and your Guests' personal information as required to complete the service or functionality provided by a third-party service or Third-Party Device.
Once you access a third-party service or Third-Party Devices and this information is shared with the third-party service provider or Third-Party Device manufacturer, the use of this information will be governed by that third-party's privacy policy and terms of use, not by our Privacy Policy (except as expressly stated in the Privacy Policy) or these Terms. You should review the terms of use and privacy policies of any third-party service or Third-Party Device before using that service. You acknowledge and agree that we make no representation or warranty about the safety of any third-party services or Third-Party Devices and are not responsible for your use of any third-party services or Third-Party Devices or any personal injury, death, property damage, or other related harm or losses.
Use of the Dwolla third-party service. You must be 18 years old to open a Dwolla Platform account. Users between 13 and 18 who are accompanied by a parent or legal guardian may not open a Dwolla Platform account. You may choose to use the Dwolla payment functionality by opening a "Dwolla Platform" account provided by Dwolla, Inc., and by accepting the Dwolla Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Any funds held in or transferred through the Dwolla Account are held or transferred by Dwolla's financial institution partners as described in the Dwolla Terms of Service. By using the Dwolla third-party service, you authorize Dwolla to collect your personal information including full name, date of birth, social security number, physical address, email address and financial information, and you are responsible for the accuracy and completeness of that data. You understand that you will access and manage your Dwolla account through the Latch App, and Dwolla account notifications may be sent by Latch, not Dwolla.
As part of the Services, we may communicate with you and your Guests or other users by sending SMS, MMS, notifications, or other text messages ("Text Messages"). For example, temporary Doorcodes may be sent to Guests and notifications may be sent to Users via Text Message or via the Latch App. Please note that text messaging fees may apply to the sending or receipt of Text Messages. By registering for an Account, you hereby consent to receiving Text Messages from us to your User Device. You may opt out of receiving some of these messages in the future, but the Services may not work properly if you do opt out. Occasionally we may need to notify you about important updates or notices that concern your property, the Latch System, or changes to these Terms of Service. Because this information is crucial to your management or inhabitation of a property, you cannot opt out of these communications. If you are a Resident or Owner, you are responsible for obtaining the consent of your Guests, and you represent and warrant that you have received consent from such Guest to the receipt of Text Messages and fees associated with receiving those messages.
If your User Device is off, out of range, or subject to a variety of other conditions, you may not be able to send or receive Text Messages or they may be delayed. Cellular and other wireless transmissions services are not operated or controlled by Latch and may experience weak or dropped signals, service disruptions, or security breaches. Accordingly, we cannot be responsible for and disclaim all responsibility or liability for any delays or failure to send or receive Text Messages related to the Services or any security breaches related to any of the foregoing.
We work hard to provide the best Products and Services possible and make them highly reliable and consistently available. However, the use of our Products and Services is subject to certain limitations and disclaimers as described in this section. The warranties for the Latch Devices and Software are set forth in the Limited Warranty and the End User License Agreement, respectively.
Except as set forth in the Limited Warranty and End User License Agreement, the Services, Latch System and Content are provided on an "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" basis. We make no guarantees that the Services, Latch System and Content will always be safe, secure, available or error-free; or that they will be compatible with your home or building network, computer or User Device; or function without disruptions, delays or imperfections. To the extent permitted by law, we disclaim all representations, warranties and conditions of any kind, whether express, implied, or statutory, including any representations, warranties and conditions of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, accuracy, and non-infringement. We also make no representation, condition or warranty that defects or perceived defects will be corrected or that the Services, the Latch System or the Content will meet your requirements. No advice or information, whether oral or written, obtained by you from Latch or though the Services shall create any legally-binding representation, warranty or condition.
We cannot control and will not be responsible for the actions or omissions of third parties who access or are given access to our Services or Latch Devices using our Services, including other Owners, Residents, Guests and any individual to whom access is granted through your Account, regardless of whether you intended to grant access to that individual. We do not warrant, endorse, guarantee, or assume responsibility for any product or service advertised or offered by a third party through or in connection with the LatchDevices or Services (including, but not limited to, Third-Party Devices and Third-Party Services (or other products and services) connected with or to the Latch Devices or Services) or any hyperlinked website or service.
To the fullest extent allowed by law, Latch is not responsible for damage or liability caused by: (i) use of the Latch System, Latch Devices and Services for purposes other than for which the Latch System, Latch Devices or Services are designed or intended, or in improper conditions or in violation of these Terms or other written instructions provided by Latch; (ii) normal wear and tear or aging; (iii) improper repair, operation, maintenance or connections; or (iv) to the extent allowed by law, attempted repair by anyone other than a facility or service provider authorized by Latch.
We cannot predict when issues may arise with the Services. Accordingly, our liability shall be limited to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, and in no event will we be liable to you for any lost profits, data loss, cost of procurement of substitute goods or services, or special, indirect, incidental, punitive, compensatory, or consequential damages of any kind or any bugs, viruses, trojan horses, or the like (regardless of the source of origination), even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages. Our aggregate liability a rising out of or relating to these Terms or our Products and Services, whether a rising under contract, tort (including negligence), or any other theory of liability, will not exceed the greater of $100 or the amount actually paid by you to use our Products and Services in the past twelve months.
Please review this section regarding arbitration and class action waiver as this affects your legal rights.
You agree that all disputes between you and us (whether or not such dispute involves a third party) with regard to your relationship with us, including without limitation disputes related to these terms, your use of the services, and/or rights of privacy and/or publicity, will be resolved by binding, individual arbitration in accordance with the streamlined arbitration rules and procedures of JAMS then in effect, and you and we hereby expressly waive trial by jury; provided, however, that to the extent that you have in any manner violated or threatened to violate our intellectual property rights, we may seek injunctive or other appropriate relief in any state or federal court in the state of New York.
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KFCF Radio is the people's Choice online radio and fm radio station. They are Playing Soul, Funk, Jazz, Electronic, Blues and World music. They give you sounds like no one else can. On air since 2005 community station KFCF Radio broadcasts to the greater USA area and beyond. KFCF Radio provide the best of specialist music, community and arts programs.
In many parts of the world, community radio acts as a vehicle for the community and voluntary sector, civil society, agencies, NGOs and citizens to work in partnership to further community development aims, in addition to broadcasting. There is legally defined community radio (as a distinct broadcasting sector) in many countries, such as France, Argentina, South Africa, Australia and Ireland. Much of the legislation has included phrases such as "social benefit", "social objectives" and "social gain" as part of the definition.


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1st May, 2013
Berg v BRFC
Ostensible authority of a Managing Director
Can a football manager who agrees the terms of a contract of employment with the Managing Director of the Club he is joining assume that the MD has authority to enter into that contract ? Not necessarily, argued the Defendant Club before the High Court in Berg v Blackburn Rovers FC.
Henning Berg, the ex-Manchester United and Blackburn player, who gained 100 caps for Norway, was appointed as Blackburn Manager on a 3 year fixed term contract in November 2012. He was dismissed after only 57 days in post. His dismissal triggered a clause in his contract under the terms of which he became entitled to a payment of basic salary (calculated on the basis of a set formula) for the balance of his fixed term. Initially, the Club admitted the claim and sought time to pay. It then applied to the High Court to withdraw its admission on two grounds, namely that the Managing Director who had agreed the terms of the contract only had authority to agree to a liquidated damages clause based on 12 months' basic salary, and secondly that the clause in question constituted a penalty.
The High Court dismissed both arguments and ordered the Club to pay the full amount claimed.
1. In a lengthy judgment, the High Court said the following in relation to the issue of ostensible authority:
2. "(Blackburn's) case is that Mr Shaw did not have actual authority to conclude the contract. At no stage was it suggested in the course of (pre-contract) discussions that approval would have to be sought before the contract could be signed or that if signed the contract could not take effect until such approval had been obtained".
3. Blackburn's case before the High Court was that by no later than 8 April 2013, the Club had concluded that Henning Berg's contract had been entered into by Mr Shaw on its behalf in breach of express instructions given to him by Mrs Desai of the Club's owners. This was despite the fact that on 9 April 2013 a news item was posted on the Club's own website, which was in these terms:
4. "Following recent and misleading media speculation Blackburn Rovers FC would like to offer clarification on the situation concerning former manager Henning Berg. The owners wish to make it clear that the club's lawyers are actively seeking agreement with Mr Berg on the settlement of his contract. They also wish it to be known that a £500,000 instalment has already been paid to Mr Berg. Additionally the owners would like to state that there is no investigation into this matter with regard to managing director Derek Shaw who continues to have their complete backing and support".
5. The Judge held:
6. "In my judgment it is unarguable to suggest that the Managing Director of Blackburn does not have implied or usual authority to sign employment contracts on its behalf".
7. Blackburn's application for permission to appeal was dismissed.
8. One surprising feature of the case was recorded in the following terms in the Court's judgment:
9. "It is Blackburn's case that in effect Mr Shaw is operating the affairs of Blackburn outside the control of the owners. It is said that an aspect of this conduct was the posting of the press announcement referred to above, which it is contended was posted on the direction of Mr Shaw without the permission of the owners or any of them, and was not removed thereafter (and in the event not until the late afternoon of 24th April 2013) because Mr Shaw failed and refused to instruct Blackburn staff to do so".
Notwithstanding the outcome, this case perhaps serves as a warning to employees to ensure, when agreeing the terms of any contract of employment, that the person they are dealing with on the employer's behalf has authority to commit the employer to the terms of that contract.
Paul Gilroy QC, instructed by Slater & Gordon, appeared on behalf of Henning Berg.
Please see the final report and judgement.
Please also see below, reports from the national press.
www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/news-and-comment/henning-berg-case-blackburn-admit-being-out-of-control-and-incompetent-8590707.html
www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2315454/Blackburn-admit-shambles-Henning-Berg-court-case.html
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/22336538
www.guardian.co.uk/football/2013/apr/29/blackburn-rovers-unfair-dismissal-henning-berg
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It's time to come out of hibernation and start showing off how amazing my clients are. Here are some photos that are going to get this party started.
The years are starting to feel like months to me, and time seems to slip away faster than ever. Maybe I'm just getting older, or perhaps I am enjoying life more and more. Either way, 2013 was a great year, and it certainly went by too fast.
I always think it's good to take a few step backs from where you have come, to better navigate the future. Taking this time to review my work from the past year has been almost as enjoyable as creating it. I have amazing clients, friends, and family to thank for giving me the opportunities to see what I did in 2013.


Always ostensibly interested in the passage of time, "Natural History" has How I Met Your Mother very purposefully digging into both past and future. In fact, the season as a whole is structured around the passage of time: the Arcadian was once a beautiful building, and yet it stands in the way of urban progress and has decayed to the point of ill repute.
Here, through a trip to the Museum of Natural History, that storyline is merged somewhat awkwardly, but ultimately effectively, with two more storylines that deal with memories of the past and their relevance in the present day. It's one of those rare episodes which in and of itself doesn't necessarily resonate, but the way in which it consolidates the entirety of the season is a really sharp pivot heading into the remainder of the season.


If your best friend is pregnant and her due date is getting closer, it is a tradition to have a small party for her in order to treat her and let her know just how special she is. Another reason that a party, known as a baby shower is thrown is to give the mother to be gifts that she can use for the baby during the first few months.
Having a baby is a very expensive affair and new parents often find themselves overwhelmed by the expenses they have to bear in those first few months and therefore, a few of the mother to be's friends will usually get together before the baby is born to provide the mother with gifts and essentials that she will need to ease her financial burden. You can give her anything from baby items to things that will make her life easier in those first few months because those months are some of the most tiring, stressful months of a woman's life and every little thing helps greatly with sophie giraffe.
Traditionally, the party is hosted by the friends of the mother to be and it is usually not something that is done by the mother as that would look like she is asking for gifts and presents. As such, find out if you will be hosting the party alone or if you will have co-hosts to host the party with. It can even be a team effort ad you can also get the family of the mother to be involved. They will usually be happy to provide snacks and drinks for the party. When choosing baby shower presents it is important for you to be tactful and for you and the other guests to coordinate the presents carefully so that you meet as many of the new mother's needs as possible.
It would be useful for you to choose the best baby gifts but also the most useful baby gifts. New parents would prefer something practical that they would be able to use over something luxurious and expensive.
In terms of venue, you can either choose to have it at a restaurant, a hall or even at the home of the mother to be. In most cases, women will prefer to have it in their homes given their present circumstances and because they may not be very comfortable going outdoors in their condition however, it would always be a good idea to ask your friend or at least one of her family members about this.


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Oshyn partners with some of the best creative agencies in the world to create exceptional digital marketing solutions for their clients. By providing services, technology, and platforms that enhance an agency's offerings, Oshyn helps agencies shine and enables creative talent to focus on what they do best: create amazing work. Oshyn has been successfully implementing websites on the Episerver platform for over 10 years and has been a trusted Episerver partner since 2009. Over the last 15+ years Oshyn has built a stellar reputation for getting marketing technology right while partnering with top creative talent like Crispin Porter + Bogusky, 72andSunny, Sapient-Razorfish, and many others.


Switch to Wi-Fi network, if you're using a cellular Internet connection. Check whether your Wi-Fi router is compliant with 802.11a/g/n/ac standard. Only fast Wi-Fi connections can handle the highest-quality video streaming (8 Mbit/s or more for HD video content).
Intense Internet activities like gaming, system back up, or video streaming can make your home network slow and sluggish. To check if your home Internet network lacks capacity, ask all current users to put their activities on a temporary pause.
Use another device to check if video streaming works on the same Wi-Fi or cellular Internet connection. In case it doesn't, most likely something is wrong with the network and not the device you're using.
One of the reasons for a video streaming failure could be an iTunes Store service interruption. If you're streaming videos on a third-party provider's website, check if there are any service interruptions listed. If a service interruption is a reason for a video streaming failure, try to watch the videos later.
Obviously, downloading the video content will work if you're having streaming issues. It is possible to download the video files purchased from the iTunes Store or third-party providers in the background to watch them later.
Note: the ability to download video content depends on the file size and storage space on your device.
To download a video purchased in iTunes Store, tap or click . It may take more time to download a video compared to streaming it till the end without interruptions.
Bad news for Apple TV users: it is not possible to download video content from the service. Also, users can't download the 4K video content to Apple devices. However, downloading the HDR content on particular iOS devices is possible.
iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch devices: navigate to Settings -> TV/Videos -> iTunes Videos.
Mac or Windows PC: launch iTunes, navigate to iTunes -> Preferences -> select Playback in the top menu in the iTunes window.
Apple TV: navigate to Settings -> Apps -> iTunes movies & TV shows -> Video Resolution.


Modern bouldering relies on crash pads. Although early boulderers used only shoes and chalk, today's boulder problems are harder, higher, more obscure and involve crazier landings. So, how do you protect yourself when bouldering? Have the best bouldering crash pad laid out beneath you to protect your fall.
Crash pads vary in size, thickness, stiffness and price. The type of boulders you are climbing and where you find them may dictate what type of pad you need.
Are you bouldering in Bishop, California where the landings are flat but high balls abound? Or are you bouldering in Squamish, British Columbia, where high balls are rare but the landings are rocky and uneven? Read on for tips on how to choose the best bouldering pad for you.
So you're set up with your shoes and your chalk bag is full of fresh white gold. All you need is a crash pad and you'll be hitting the boulder fields to take down your latest proj.
But what should you consider when buying a crash pad? The foam? The pad design? It's carrying ability? The value? A mix of all of the above?
Crash pads unfold to provide the protected landing zone you need while bouldering. Pads are big; they come with a variety of closure styles so you can carry them around or fit them in your car.
Usually, crash pads have one of three primary fold-up systems: Hinge, Taco and Burrito.
The hinge style is the most common system out there, with a midway seam allowing the pad to fold neatly in half. Hinge pads often have stiff, sturdy foam making it a breeze to pad out your boulder problem. They are also easy to store and carry.
However, the hinge can bottom out if you land directly on the seam with a rock or other feature underneath it. Some companies do their best to reduce the chance of a pad bottoming out by incorporating a hybrid hinge design to eliminate the gutter.
A taco style pad has no hinge. Rather, it is a single piece of foam that you fold in half to transport. These pads better protect uneven landing zones, but are somewhat more difficult to carry around.
Like the taco style pads, burrito fold ups have no hinge. It can conform to obscure landing zone features. We recommend a solid foam burrito or taco fold up pad when bouldering over uneven, jagged landings. A burrito style pad is rolled up for transport.
Crash pads are usually constructed with either 4 or 5 inches of foam inside a durable outer covering. While 4 inches is suitable for most scenarios, you might want to consider a thicker pad if you know that you'll be climbing a lot of high balls.
Foam also breaks down and softens over time, so investing in thickness may help your pad last longer.
The stiffness of your foam becomes important depending on whether you are climbing high or low ball boulder problems. If you love climbing problems that are low to the ground, a softer pad will make your falls much more comfortable.
If you know you might be falling from high up, a stiffer foam will better protect you from bottoming out your pad.
Most crash pads are filled with several layers of foam. Polyethylene (PE) foam is closed-cell and very stiff. It provides a stable footing for landing does not distribute much of the energy produced in a fall. Polyurethane (PU) is softer, open-cell foam that is better at absorbing the shock energy from a fall.
A standard medium pad is about 3 by 4 feet (36 in x 48 in) and will meet most of your bouldering needs especially when you are starting out. Medium pads are easy to carry, fit in most car trunks, can protect most boulder problem heights and are a great addition to other pads.
While large pads are heavier, more expensive and harder to transport, they offer better coverage with reduced risk of ankle-breaking seams between pads. If you are bouldering solo with only one pad, a large pad could be your best bet.
There are other sizes of pads on the market that are meant to complement your main medium or big pad set-up. Mini pads are great for filling gaps, using as starter pads or wiping shoes. We have not covered mini pads in this review as they will not effectively protect a fall on their own.
When you're bouldering, your crash pad is your life line. Make a quality investment.
Many pads have durable, water and abrasion resistant bases that will keep them lasting long. Most crash pads are constructed with a high denier material, meaning the outer fabric is thick and sturdy.
Durable fabric is important as you will be tossing, scraping and dragging your pad around in addition to landing on it. So, you want your pad to last.


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JUST ONE ANGEL
CHRISTINE LAVIN & THE ACCIDENTALS "When You're Single At Christmastime"
Christine Lavin, a singer/songwriter/guitarist/recording artist living in New York, has recorded 20 solo albums [latest: Cold Pizza For Breakfast on Yellow Tail Records]. She has also produced nine compilation CDs showcasing the work of dozens of songwriters whose work she loves -- one of them, the food-themed One Meat Ball, includes a 96-page cookbook that Christine edited. For four years she hosted "Slipped Disks" on xm satellite radio, playing CDs slipped to her backstage by compatriots, and is the occasional guest host for the City Folk Sunday Breakfast Show on WFUV-FM at Fordham University. She also writes freelance for various publications (including The Washington Post, The St. Petersburg Times, The Performing Songwriter, and "Broadway After Dark"). Her song "Amoeba Hop" has been turned into a science/music book by illustrator Betsy Franco Feeney (Puddle Jump Press), received the stamp of approval from The International Society of Protistologists, and a "Best Book Award" from
The American Association for The Advancement of Science.
The new book THE PLUTO FILES: THE RISE AND FALL OF AMERICA'S FAVORITE PLANET, written by Neil deGrasse Tyson, head of the Hayden Planetarium in NYC, includes the complete lyrics to Christine's song "Planet X," which details Pluto's history and planetary status debate in rhyme. The book is published by W.W. Norton. And Christine got a "D" in Astronomy in college (see kids? You CAN make up for the mistakes of your youth).
Christine performs concerts all over the US, Canada, and points beyond, and hosts knitting circles backstage prior to each show. Songs of hers have been performed by artists as diverse as Broadway stars Betty Buckley, Sutton Foster, and David Burnham, cabaret divas Andrea Marcovicci. Barbara Brussell, and Colleen McHugh, the college a cappella Dartmouth Decibelles and the NC State "Accapology," and The Accidentals, winners of the National Harmony Sweepstakes championship.
Current projects: Cold Pizza For Breakfast: A Mem-Wha?? is available in paperback, kindle, iPad and audio book formats. Coming next: A children's book There's A Hole In The Bottom Of The Sea, working with illustrator Betsy Franco Feeney, who also illustrated The Amoeba Hop
"When You're Single At Christmastime"
I'm from a big family -- five boys, four girls. We grew up in modest surroundings, most of our childhood on the grounds of a military school where our dad was a teacher. We weren't poor, and somehow we got by, but as we got older and our extended family grew, it became increasingly difficult to buy good presents for everyone in the family. So at a certain point -- I don't remember the exact year, it was decided we'd be each other's "Secret Santa." We'd each pick a name out of a hat, then buy one nice gift for that person, and dispense with all other shopping. On Christmas Day you'd find out who your Secret Santa was.
Every year one of us would organize the "Secret Santa" project.
One year it was my brother Eddie's turn.
I'll let him take it from there:
"In grade school I had the nickname "Sneaky Boots" given to me by a Catholic nun fed up with my antics. Having in adulthood reformed my ways I found it exhilarating one Christmas to have a chance to ply my sneaky trade once again. Here's what happened.
The Lavin family is sitting around the table at Thanksgiving and talking Christmas. It seemed like a good time to get the "Secret Santa" project in gear, so I went to work setting up the Secret Santa for this year. In the back room I found some paper, a pen and some scissors and cut the paper into little squares and began penning in the names, some 15 in all. I placed them into a hat and was about to bring them to the table when in a moment of grade school sneaky-boots inspiration, I suddenly realized that I had accidentally and quite fortuitously put myself into a position of almost superhuman power. In my hands, in this hat full of paper and names lay the opportunity of a Christmas lifetime.
My pockets felt as if they were filled with Christmas Kryptonite!
Acting quickly I removed the papers with the names from the hat, tossed them into the trash and went about re-making them. On each piece of paper I wrote one name: mine.
It was the perfect plan. With everyone sworn to secrecy, nobody would know that each and everyone was about to become my secret Santa. This would be like Wall Street, or the best Christmas since Hammacher met Schlemmer.
I came back to the table and one by one the hat went around, people drawing a name, taking a peek and allowing a knowing little smile as they passed the hat along to the next unsuspecting Secret Santa.
And so it went until everyone had picked and we all sat there in great humor eating our pumpkin pie and speculating who our Secret Santa was. And there I sat watching and waiting and knowing I was the ONLY one with a Secret Santa. Fifteen of them in fact.
And it would all come down to how well the Lavins keep a secret.
It lasted almost three full minutes. Sitting there amongst the cacophony at the table I watch as brother-in-law Tom surreptitiously angles his paper so that my sister Mary can see it. She takes a peek and upon seeing the name shoots Tom a quizzical look and then reciprocates, allowing her paper to flash towards Tom. According to Tom and Mary, they at first thought it must be a mistake. They look over at me, where I'm using all my Sneaky Boots skills to pretend to be otherwise occupied. Somewhat nonplussed, Mary decides then to sneak a peek at sister Jody's paper which is lying unguarded next to her plate. Another "Eddie." It was at this point that the cat, more like a lion actually, came screaming out of the bag with Mary bellowing out a gigundous "HEEEEEEYYYYYYYY Sneaky Boots!!!!!!!!"
And so ended my dream of stealing Christmas. And all thanks to the fact that the Lavins keep secrets like their hair is on fire. As it turns out though, it appears that I didn't miss out on all that much. Polling of my siblings showed that had my plan succeeded, I would have found myself with something like 14 Eddie Bauer golf shirts and one Chia Pet."
-- Eddie Lavin
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IOWA CITY, IOWA- JANUARY 22: Forward Filip Rebraca #0 and forward Kris Murray #24 of the Iowa Hawkeyes walk off the court after their match-up against the Penn State…
IOWA CITY, IOWA- JANUARY 22: Forward Filip Rebraca #0 and forward Kris Murray #24 of the Iowa Hawkeyes walk off the court after their match-up against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on January 22, 2022 in Iowa City, Iowa. (Photo by Matthew Holst/Getty Images)
Murray brothers take charge late, Iowa beats Penn St. 68-51
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Keegan Murray had 15 points, eight rebounds and three blocks and Iowa beat Penn State 68-51 on Saturday.
Kris Murray, Keegan's twin, scored 10 of his 13 points in the second half for Iowa (14-5, 4-4 Big Ten). Patrick McCaffrey and Jordan Bohannan added 11 points apiece.
Seth Lundy hit a 3-pointer to give Penn State (8-8, 3-5) its first lead with 2:27 left in the first half, but Bohannan answered with a 3-pointer 51 seconds later and the Hawkeyes led the rest of the way. Kris Murray followed with another and Keegan made 1 of 2 free throws to cap a 7-0 run that made it 30-25 at halftime.
The Nittany Lions twice cut their deficit to three in the second half but Iowa answered with a 3-pointer each time and they got no closer. Bohannan made 3 to make it 35-29 about two minutes in and 11 seconds after Myles Dread hit from behind the arc to pull Penn State to 44-41 but Kris Murray answered from deep with 10:59 left.
Keegan Murray, who went into the game No. 2 nationally in scoring at 23.3 points per game, made just 4 of 12 from the field and 1 of 7 from behind the arc but scored from there, including a 3-pointer to give Iowa a 64-49 lead with 2:29 remaining.
Dread finished with nine points on 3-of-6 shooting, all from 3-point range.
The Nittany Lions next head to Indiana to face the Hoosiers and Iowa hosts No. 4-ranked Purdue on Thursday.
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APRIL 2012 UPDATE -- During April we prayed concerning . . .
* SUDAN (RLPB 153), where some 700,000 ethnic 'Southerners' had until 8 April to register as citizens of the Islamic state or face loss of citizenship and rights, purely on the grounds of their ethnicity.
(2) CHURCH TORCHED. On Saturday 21 April, in the wake of Sudan's re-conquest of Heglig, a mob of several hundred Muslims besieged and torched a church, Bible school and dormitory complex in Khartoum's Al-Gerief (Al-Jiraif) district while shouting insults at 'Southerners'. The complex, which is owned by the Sudan Presbyterian Evangelical Church, is attended mostly by Nuba. The pogrom was reportedly incited by the Salafi imam of a local mosque who called for the Muslims of Al-Gerief to rise up and purge the land of 'infidels'. Allegedly the police helped the mob gain access and did nothing to stop them. Heavy machinery was brought in to aid the destruction. The fire brigade said the fire could not be put out. Furthermore, it has been reported that several other churches have received orders from police to vacate their 'illegal' properties.
(3) SOUTHERNERS TRAPPED. Compass Direct News reports that ethnic 'Southerners' attempting to travel south have been unable to board flights for Juba. Land routes have also been closed since 9 April. With Khartoum mobilising for war, the regime may well have decided to stop ethnic 'Southerners' from travelling to South Sudan where they might bolster southern forces. Could Sudan's Christians be facing internment or genocide?
(4) LRA REVIVED. According to Ugandan intelligence, Khartoum has resumed contacts with the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) which has moved from its hideout in the forests of Obo, Central African Republic, to an area close to the Sudanese border, sparking fears that the LRA could be returning to the conflict.
(5) AERIAL BOMBARDMENT OF SOUTH SUDAN. Dozens were injured and one young boy was killed on Monday 24 April when Sudanese planes dropped eight bombs in South Sudan's Unity State.
The 'international community' has essentially abandoned the South Sudanese; the Church must not.
* MALI (RLPB 154), where al-Qaeda-linked jihadists, under the cover of a devastatingly violent and destructive Tuareg rebellion, have seized control of northern Mali. With their churches burnt, their charities looted, at least one pastor and his family assassinated and Ansar Dine jihadists enacting Sharia (Islamic) law, northern Mali's traumatised Christians have fled. Please pray for them.
* AFGHANISTAN (RLPB 155), where the infamous Pakistan-based Haqqani network launched the Taliban's Spring Offensive with co-ordinated attacks inside Kabul's most secure areas. Beneath the violence, corruption and chaos, yet rising far above it, is a small but growing Afghan Church that desperately needs our prayers.
APRIL 2012 ROUND-UP -- also this month . . .
The European Union recently lifted its sanctions against Burma, retaining only an arms embargo. This follows similar moves by the US and Australia. The junta -- which remains devoted to ethnic Burman and Buddhist supremacy -- is delighted, for it has been working to legitimise and perpetuate its power. So too are those who are eager to invest in Burma, such as the West, which has been working to secure access to Burma's markets and resources including timber, minerals and cheap labour. On the other hand, most human rights monitors and exiled activists are unhappy that the rewards are coming faster than the reforms with horrific human rights abuses continuing in ethnic minority areas. (See HRW report, 'Untold Miseries'.) According to reports from KachinNews, Burmese troops are massing around Laiza for what is expected to be a massive military assault on the Kachin Independence Organisation's de facto capital, home to more than 25,000 Christian Kachin refugees. The West has essentially abandoned Burma's ethnic-religious minorities; the Church must not. Please pray.
In Abu Al-Reesh village on 4 March, some 1500 armed Muslim villagers rioted against the Notre Dame Language School, besieging two nuns in the school's guesthouse for some eight hours, threatening to burn them alive while the property was being thoroughly ransacked. UPDATE: At a recent 'reconciliation' session, the Christians were told they could have peace in exchange for signing over parcels of land that include the school guesthouse. The school manager, Magdy Melad, refused the terms saying, 'If we give in to that, they will take everything.' However, to end this present spasm of violence, the school had to agree not to press charges against any of the Muslim rioters, vandals and looters, nor against those who besieged and terrorised the nuns or threatened the children. As the school administration notes, such 'reconciliation' sessions are nothing other than legalised extortion. So long as impunity is the order of the day, violent persecution against Christians will only escalate. The situation in Egypt is extremely dangerous. Please pray for Egypt's threatened Christians.
Mafford Maharaj Singh (62) and his wife Kusum (60), a Christian couple from New Delhi, have been arrested in northern Kashmir and charged with 'promoting enmity' -- a criminal charge under Article 153A of the Ranbir Penal Code. According to authorities the couple, along with a local girl, were distributing leaflets about Christianity. However, the couple's family in New Delhi maintains that their parents travelled to Srinagar on 16 April to attend a wedding and were merely shopping in the Bandipora market when Mr Singh got into a conversation with a vendor. When it emerged that Mr Singh was a Christian, he was set upon, beaten up and then arrested. If found guilty, the believers could face fines and between three and five years in prison. Please pray for justice in Kashmir.
On Sunday 15 April the Haqqani network launched the Taliban's 'Spring Offensive' in Afghanistan. The Haqqani are an ethnic Pashtun network based in Pakistan's tribal border regions with ties to both the Taliban and al-Qaeda. In Mahmud-i-Raqi, the capital of the eastern Kapisa Province, the city's military chief was assassinated. Then at about 1.30pm simultaneous attacks were launched in the capital, Kabul, and three other major cities. The US & NATO-led International Security Assistance Force (ISAF), which is finalising plans for a transition to Afghan security control, has belittled the strikes as 'largely ineffective'. However, the insurgents have demonstrated their ability to stage complex operations inside Kabul's most secure areas. 'This is just the beginning,' declared Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid, who boasted that the insurgents 'can attack anywhere we want'.
In Kabul the insurgents executed a sophisticated, well-rehearsed operation. They stormed and occupied an unfinished tower-block in the central diplomatic area of Wazir Akbar Khan, making it their base. From there they launched gun-battles and suicide attacks while firing rocket-propelled grenades into the German, British, US and Japanese embassies. Before long, the newly built Kabul Star Hotel was engulfed in flames. Camp Eggers, the headquarters of the ISAF, came under rocket attack, while an attack on the Presidential Palace was foiled. On the western side of town, rockets were fired at the Russian Embassy and the Afghan Parliament. When militants subsequently launched a full-scale assault on the parliament they were fought off by some of the MPs who, being former warlords and military men, carry their own weapons. Camp Warehouse, the ISAF base on the Jalalabad Rd, was attacked with mortars. Governors' offices, police training facilities and military bases were attacked in Jalalabad to the east, at Pul-e-Alam in Logar Province and Gardez in Paktya Province to the south. An attack in the northern city of Kundoz was foiled.
* prepare the hearts of the longsuffering Afghanis and empower every word of gospel witness from courageous local believers and from radio, satellite and internet ministries, so that the harvest might be a hundredfold (Matthew 13:8).
* meet the needs of all Afghan gospel ministries for funding, equipment and workers (Psalm 24:7).
* frustrate the plots of those who would like to eradicate the Church (Psalm 146:9) and direct the government to see that without religious freedom Afghanistan will never recover (Proverbs 21:1).
On 15 April Islamic militants attacked Kabul and three other major cities. After occupying a building in Kabul's most secure sector, attacks were launched against the German, British, US, Japanese and Russian Embassies, as well as against government facilities and military bases. Amidst all this,the Church in Afghanistan, though very small and 'underground', is a reality and is growing. A massive crackdown followed TV scenes of Afghani converts participating in baptisms and worship in May 2010. This triggered an exodus of some Christians as well as a growing awareness of and interest in Christianity. It is reported some members of Kabul's influential elite have since become Christians. Christian radio, satellite TV and internet ministries are the principal means of outreach and teaching. Please pray for the Church in Afghanistan.
Having seized the capitals of the three main northern provinces in three days -- Kidal, on 30 March, Gao on 31 March and Timbuktu on 1 April -- the National Movement for the Liberation of the Azawad (NMLA) declared it had achieved its military goal. (NMLA is the ethnic Tuareg rebel group that has seized control of northern Mali.) Consequently, on Thursday 5 April the NMLA announced a ceasefire. Whilst the NMLA has been fighting for political ends -- specifically for autonomy in their homeland -- they have been aided by Islamic jihadists who have been fighting for religious ends, specifically an Islamic state where Sharia (Islamic) Law is enforced. No sooner had the NMLA achieved its goal, the jihadists of Ansar Dine hoisted the black flag of al-Qaeda and announced the imposition of Sharia. Some 100 Nigerian Boko Haram militants who assisted in the capture of Gao have also established a presence there. Sources advise there are four distinct flags flying in Goa: the NMLA, Boko Haram, Ansar Dine and Al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM). However, it is the jihadists calling the shots, not the professedly secular NMLA.
The Tuareg rebellion has left northern Mali devastated. There have been reports of pack rapes as well as massive destruction and looting. The UN's office of humanitarian affairs reports: 'Malians in the northern towns of Gao, Kidal and Timbuktu are hiding in their homes in fear following the weekend takeover by rebel groups, during which hospitals, health clinics, government buildings, and most NGO and UN offices and warehouses were looted, and in some cases destroyed, leaving the bulk of humanitarian operations suspended.' (IRIN, 3 April.) Head of the Malian office of Norwegian Church Aid (NCA), Julia McDade, told IRIN: 'Everyone [in Gao] is in hiding, everyone's vehicles have been stolen … every single office has been ransacked.' Caritas Mali reported that its local office in Gao was destroyed along with the local church which served Gao's 200-strong Catholic community.
Reportedly, Ansar Dine has distributed leaflets containing a contact number saying that anyone who feels threatened or endangered should call Ansar Dine for assistance. One resident reports being on a bus of families fleeing Gao that was ambushed by Tuareg militants who were robbing everyone. People called the Ansar Dine 'hotline' and jihadists were quickly on the scene. The passengers then watched in horror as the jihadists slit the throat of one of the Tuareg militants to cries of 'Allahu Akbar'.
* guarantee the safety of his displaced and threatened people and supply all their needs: spiritual, emotional and physical (food, medical supplies and refuge).
* 'frustrate' (NIV) / 'thwart' (NASB) the way of the wicked (Psalm 146:9c) so that northern Mali will not become an Islamic state and al-Qaeda sanctuary; may he intervene to restore democracy and liberty to northern Mali so that the light of Christ might shine there openly.
* redeem the present sufferings for his own ends, turning the schemes of the wicked 'upside down' (Psalm 146:9c KJV), so that falsehood might be exposed and rejected, truth might be illuminated and lifted up and doors long closed might be opened for gospel ministry.
Ethnic Tuareg rebels have seized control of northern Mali. Whilst the main rebel group, the National Movement for the Liberation of the Azawad, is professedly secular, its ally, a jihadist faction known as Ansar Dine, has wrested control, hoisted the black flag of al-Qaeda and announced the imposition of Sharia Law. The Tuareg rebellion has devastated northern Mali. There have been reports of pack rapes and violence, whilst the massive destruction and widespread looting has left the humanitarian aid sector totally crippled. Christian charities and churches have been destroyed. With Christians being targeted, virtually the entire Christian population of northern Mali has been forced to flee. Please pray for the Church in Mali.
On Easter Sunday a Boko Haram bomber attempted to get access to the 1st Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA) on Gwari Road, Kaduna. However, his car was turned away at the barricades despite his having a military uniform folded on the back seat. As he drove away, the massive bomb exploded outside a hotel opposite the church. So far 39 people have died, most of whom were Okada (motor-cycle taxi) drivers parked at the hotel. The massive explosion damaged the ECWA Good News Church and the nearby All Nations Christian Assembly Church, blowing in the windows and destroying fans and roofing. However, the churchgoers worshipping at Easter services inside were protected. Thank the Lord while continuing to pray that he will protect his people (Psalm 125:2) and frustrate the schemes of the wicked (Psalm 146:9).
Easter Sunday is the last day for ethnic 'Southerners' (who are predominantly Christian) to register as citizens of the new Sudan which will soon have a Sharia-based constitution. If they fail to register they will be treated as illegal immigrants. The message essentially is this: submit to Sharia or get out. Churches may well be be targeted immediately and aggressively starting 9 April. All across the Sudan, churches have been emptying as ethnic Southerners -- including those born and raised in the north -- flee south. This could eventually become a pretext for closing them. Under-developed, under-resourced and poverty-stricken, South Sudan is struggling to cope with the incoming tide of desperately-needy displaced families. As competition for land and resources intensifies so too does tribal tension and conflict. It may well be Khartoum's intention that its policies might facilitate South Sudan's collapse.
Sudan Armed Forces (SAF) are continuing the aerial bombardment of Nuba civilian populations in the Kauda Valley, South Kordofan. Khartoum has systematically engineered the conditions for famine and is still refusing to allow humanitarian aid into South Kordofan and Blue Nile. The regime's aim is nothing short of the genocide of the non-Arab, non-Muslim, predominantly Christian Nuba, a people who have lived in the region for millennia.
In the year 2000 the All Sudan Council of Churches held an Easter Celebration in Green Square, Khartoum. Presumably the government permitted the three-day rally on the assumption that few Muslims would be interested. However, that Easter Sunday more than 210,000 mostly Arab Muslim Sudanese turned out to hear the gospel. Never again would the regime permit such an event. Only God knows what is behind the facade and how fragile is Islam's grip on the people.
Only God knows what is behind the facade of any totalitarian society. We see the iron curtain, the bamboo curtain, the curtain of swords: curtains erected by political and religious dictators; curtains erected for the benefit of those dictators, not their captives.
Multitudes of Christians head into this Easter season facing threats of military violence, Islamic jihad, Islamic terrorism, systematic state violence, imprisonment, torture, beatings and deprivation. There are simply too many to list. So pray that the LORD will lay a people upon your heart -- then pray for that people with all your heart as one called by the LORD to intercede for them. In obedience, advocate for them before the throne of grace, a throne we have access to because God has already torn open the greatest curtain of all: the one that separated us from God (Matthew 27:51).
* the power that raised Christ from the dead on the first Easter day will be mightily at work in and through your faithful people today (Ephesians 1:17-21), sustaining faith, empowering witness and providing comfort, courage, peace and hope beyond measure.
* you will supply your faithful ones with all their needs -- material, emotional and spiritual -- according to your riches in glory in Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:19).
* the same power that raised Christ from the dead on the first Easter day will tear through the curtains erected by the dictators of this world, so that the Church will be free to witness and that men and women will be free to receive the wonderful, life-transforming gospel.


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The notebook documents the work of E. C. T. Chao January 10 - March 16, 1964, while working for the U. S. Geological Survey. The volume covers field work in the vicinity of Bosumtwi Crater in Ghana during January - February, 1964, and the Nördlinger Ries Crater in Landkreis Donau-Ries, Germany, March 6 - 16, 1964. The first entries are dated and describe travel details, information on craters, citations for references, and a list of new suspect craters in Africa. Notes relating to field work in Ghana begin with a list of field party members, followed by entries describing routes, observations of terrain, color and composition of ground, descriptions of photographs taken, drawings of terrain with notations, hand drawn maps, list and description of samples collected that list specimen numbers (e.g. RSC-1-64), description, and location description. Field note entries for travel in Germany primarily list information about samples collected and photographs taken. Includes a pasted insert that is a hand drawn map.


Most people understand the danger of driving distracted. It used to be listening to the radio, reaching for something in the car or turning to talk to a passenger. As if that weren't enough, now mobile electronic devices have become the biggest temptation and potential distraction for drivers and have even prompted many states to make policy changes in response.
In 2011, Indiana enacted legislation to prohibit texting while driving. The law prohibits all drivers from texting while driving, with a $500 penalty for offenders. As in all states with texting laws, even as a primary offense, it is difficult for law enforcement to identify drivers who are texting while they drive.
Tasks like listening to the radio or speaking with a passenger increase cognitive load on the brain.
Increased cognitive distraction also increases reaction time and the likelihood of missed cues in the visual field.
Hands-free driving is not risk free. Voice-to-text communication proved more hazardous than speaking on a handheld cell phone.
This important study and others add to the growing body of research that people cannot multitask while behind the wheel. While the consequences in Indiana may be $500 for texting while driving, noted filmmaker Werner Herzog created a short documentary, From One Second to the Next, that reveals the real consequences of distracted driving. Financed by AT&T, Verizon, Sprint and T-Mobile, the effort is intended to serve as a public service announcement about the real dangers and effects of distracted driving.
No matter where you live, do not drive distracted. If you are injured by a negligent driver in Indiana, speak with a personal injury attorney about your accident.