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Self-driving vehicles on the A58: cars automatically respond to the traffic situation kilometres down the road
In a recent demonstration, a convoy of self-driving vehicles proved able to respond to traffic a few kilometres farther down the road. This demonstration was conducted at the request of the Beter Benuttten (Optimising Use) programme of the Ministry of Infrastructure and the Environment by TNO and the partners[1] in the Shockwave Traffic Jams A58 project in an actual traffic situation on the A58.
Earlier, the three vehicles had demonstrated their ability to respond to one another. By simultaneously braking and accelerating, the convoy travels more smoothly. In the demonstration, these vehicles also automatically adjusted their speed based on speed advice that was derived from the traffic situation farther down the road and transmitted by means of roadside communication. The demonstration was a successful step forward in the development of self-driving vehicles. The vehicles can respond not only to their immediate environment by means of their own sensors, but also to what is happening at a farther distance, amply beyond the reach of the traffic sensors. In the future, this can improve the flow of traffic and traffic safety and ensure that people can travel increasingly faster and safer, as well as more comfortably and reliably.
Video on YouTube.
TNO and the Shockwave Traffic Jams partners held the demonstration on the A58 motorway, one of the busiest motorways in the Netherlands. The road section between Tilburg and Eindhoven is a testing ground for a variety of ITS applications. With 34 roadside beacons, this section of the motorway is equipped with a rapid data infrastructure with WiFi for traffic applications.
In-car speed advice
The connected vehicles use the shockwave traffic jam service that is now running on this infrastructure. Via the WiFi beacons along the side of the road and the underlying technical infrastructure, the shockwave traffic jam service collects precise information about traffic congestion and tailbacks. The service immediately converts these data into personalised, in-car speed advice that is dependent on the traffic situation. During the test, the first vehicle received this advice and automatically adjusted its speed, with the other vehicles automatically following suit. The connected vehicles also received speed advice when leaving the congested traffic, which was automatically followed.
It was the first time that self-driving vehicles interacted not only with one another, but also with the roadside that generated data from an actual traffic situation. The demonstration gives new meaning to preventative driving. Data about what is happening farther along the route, which cannot be seen by the vehicle, is processed in real time into current and accurate information to the vehicle. The vehicle responds to that information automatically and safely, while the other vehicles in the convoy respond automatically, as well. All in all a unique accomplishment that provides valuable insight into the near future.
Test possibilities on the A58
The A58 is suitable for testing new mobility services. The motorway between Tilburg and Eindhoven is equipped with infrastructure that is independent of the services, with strictly specified interfaces and based on European standards where these are already available (ETSI, CEN). The shockwave traffic services provided by ZOOF and FlowPatrol, which warn for threatening tailbacks and provide current and reliable speed advice, are being tested there by regular drivers in a test project that has been ongoing for some time now. In December 2015, roadwork warnings from ITS Corridor were already successfully displayed on dashboards, using the same infrastructure. The test involving connected passenger vehicles that utilise communication with the roadside is therefore the third application to be tested. Many more tests and applications will follow.
Shockwave Traffic Jams A58 project
The Province of Noord-Brabant and the Ministry of Infrastructure and the Environment's programme Beter Benutten (Optimising Use) are the joint contracting authority for the project Shockwave Traffic Jams A58. The market, the government and knowledge institutions work closely together to improve the accessibility of the country's busiest regions, in part by using intelligent transport services. With the shockwave tailback service as a basis, the project partners are developing the building blocks for new mobility services in the vehicle. The architecture and infrastructure on the A58 are such building blocks; others could be a system for data security and protocols for their interaction.
For more information about the test, please take a look at our special channel on YouTube for footage of the demo.
[1] The companies Be-Mobile, Innovactory, Siemens, Technolution, Vialis and V-tron.
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By Nate Gartrell | ngartrell@bayareanewsgroup.com | Bay Area News Group
PUBLISHED: January 20, 2017 at 8:48 am | UPDATED: February 7, 2017 at 12:21 am
PITTSBURG — At least two people are facing federal charges related to allegedly trafficking methamphetamine into the Bay Area from Mexico after federal authorities seized a horse saddle that had been packed full of the drug.
The investigation started after federal agents intercepted a package heading to Pittsburg, with a return address in Guadalajara, Mexico. Inside the package, there was a saddle, but when federal investigators took apart the saddle, they found the meth hidden inside, according to a federal affidavit.
So FBI agents came up with a plan: They replicated the package and the saddle, and sent an undercover agent disguised as a UPS driver to deliver it to a home on the 1100 block of Maple Street in Pittsburg. Then they surveilled the home and followed its occupants as they delivered the package to a woman named Mariela Solis.
Solis was then seen taking the package to another man, identified as Victor Galaviz, who paid her $500, according to the federal affidavit. That's when police swooped in, arresting Solis, Galaviz, and a third man who has not yet been charged.
Solis and Galaviz were charged with conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine. They face up to 20 years in prison and a $1 million fine if convicted.
Authorities interviewed several people allegedly part of the conspiracy. One of them refused to provide the name of the person who ordered the package, saying that person "is part of the mafia and cartel," and that he feared retribution, court records show.
In recent weeks, federal authorities investigating methamphetamine trafficking have turned their attention to Contra Costa County. They've busted several seemingly unrelated alleged meth-trafficking operations, seized several pounds of the drug, and filed conspiracy charges against at least four other alleged traffickers, according to court records.
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FATCA & HMRC: breaching my human rights to data protection and privacy
Lawyers: Mishcon de Reya
I am crowdfunding to protect the fundamental rights of Accidental Americans and other compliant US citizens living abroad.
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Send a message to the European Commission: Enforce the GDPR!
The European Commission has still not dealt with the issues raised in any of the FATCA petitions, the first of which was submitted six years ago and supported by a 2018 study entitled FATCA legislati…
Why I am taking HMRC to court and need your help
Hi, I'm Jenny. I am a US-born British citizen. I moved to the UK more than 20 years ago, when I was 22 years old. I am married and I work with deaf students at the local university where I am a research associate. I have a UK bank account where I receive my salary and pay my taxes on my earnings.
Like many Americans, I have found myself caught up in a piece of legislation called FATCA (Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act). You may not have heard of it before, I hadn't either until I received a letter from my bank out of the blue saying that I "may have tax obligations in the US" and that the bank was going to send information about me to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Under FATCA, banks are required to send all of my personal and financial information – and that of all those like me - to US authorities on an annual basis.
Under FATCA, banks are required to send all of my personal and financial information – and that of all those like me - to US authorities on an annual basis.
I am bringing a claim against HMRC for sharing my personal and financial information with the IRS because:
1. The sharing of all my personal and financial information is a violation of my fundamental human rights to privacy and data protection. My information is irrelevant to the objective of FATCA which is to collect tax from those evading it. I am not liable for tax under FATCA as I earn less than the $104,000 income tax exemption for Americans living abroad.
2. The sharing of my personal and financial information is in direct breach of GDPR.
3. This sharing of my personal and financial information with the US government exposes me and countless others to a potential hack throughout the data processing chain (bank, HMRC, IRS).
4. There is the significant unintended consequence that other US-born British citizens like me are unable to open local bank accounts, or are seeing them be closed down, due to the cost implications on banks of compliance with FATCA.
Nobody should evade tax. My problem is not with FATCA's objective but the disproportionate nature of the measure to achieve its objective.
(For more information and background on FATCA click here)
Why support this claim
Like me, you believe nobody should evade tax. You recognise that the problem is not with FATCA's objective but the disproportionate nature of the measure to achieve this objective.
a US citizen concerned about the direct implications of FATCA in the UK on you – the systematic and generalised processing of your personal and financial information, or;
a US or non-US citizen who is concerned with the growing trend of encroaching on basic human rights to privacy and data protection via systems of automatic exchange of information and public registers operated by governments, often against the advice of data protection authorities.
Sometimes it takes an ordinary person to defend individuals' fundamental rights when public authorities seek to achieve honourable public objectives through disproportionate means.
As I am one individual defending a principle that affects many, I need the support of those who share my concerns.
What we can do with your help
A legal challenge of this type requires an enormous amount of work. It is complicated and untested which means it is hard to predict how it will develop. I have instructed Mishcon de Reya who are leaders in data protection and privacy issues. Dealing with HMRC, without going to Court, is costing several hundred thousand pounds.
I have been advised by my lawyers that because of the novel nature of the case, the costs through to a final conclusion are difficult to predict. I will, of course, share regular updates on how the case is progressing and what stage it has reached together with updates on how much more I need to raise.
In addition to providing me with the necessary funds, your donations will show the amount of public support for this cause. On 10 September 2019, I set myself an initial target of £50,000 to be met within 30 days. The supporters of this case were so generous and enthusiastic that we exceeded this target in just 28 days. Now I am working toward a stretch target of £156,000 to cover the costs of the case work as it progresses toward litigation
Support the European Parliament petitions on FATCA
Six years ago, the first petition on FATCA was submitted to the European Parliament. We have waited long enough! The European Commission must now enforce the GDPR and deal with the concerns raised on FATCA!
For years the European Parliament has demanded that the European Commission and national data protection authorities (DPAs) put an end to the GDPR violations caused by FATCA in the EU.
Under FATCA, financial institutions across Europe must collect the sensitive personal data of bank account holders and transfer them to the IRS independently of any indicia of tax evasion.
This bulk processing of information, which resembles the secret practices revealed by Edward Snowden, exposes ordinary citizens to the risk of hacking and identity theft.
EU data protection experts advised the Commission that the measure is disproportionate, but the Commission and EU Member States have been turning a blind eye in order not to displease their US ally.
However, on 29 October 2021, Congress rejected the introduction of a domestic version of FATCA after Senators, Congressmen and even the American Bankers Association raised the alarm to defend the fundamental right to financial privacy of US citizens and scorn the poor data security record of the IRS.
Because of the costs of implementing FATCA, banks across Europe have been refusing to open bank accounts for Americans, denying them access to basic financial services.
By signing this petition (i.e. adding your name or initials as a comment when you pledge), you will send a message to the European Commission to finally deal with the concerns raised in a number of petitions currently before the European Parliament.
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Jenny, good luck for doing the right thing for so many US citizens residing outside of the USA. Keep us posted!
The European Commission has still not dealt with the issues raised in any of the FATCA petitions, the first of which was submitted six years ago and supported by a 2018 study entitled FATCA legislation and its application at international and EU level and the European Parliament's Resolution on the adverse effects of FATCA, which passed by a huge majority mandate.
This is despite the US Congress rejecting the introduction of a domestic version of FATCA in October 2021 after Senators, Congressmen and even the American Bankers Association raised the alarm to defend the fundamental right to financial privacy of US citizens and scorn the poor data security record of the IRS.
By leaving your name or initials as a comment when you make a pledge to this case, you are sending a message to the European Commission to finally deal with the concerns raised in these petitions.
Webinar recording now available
A video from the webinar held by my legal team and their colleagues on 7 December 2021, entitled 'FATCA - Is privacy catching up? A lesson from recent court cases', is now available to view here.
My court case in Tax Notes
Today the journal Tax Notes has published an article by Robert Goulder entitled 'The FATCA Wars: Jenny Goes to Court'. He points out that my case'illustrates how HMRC and the UK government's Information Commissioner's Office have neglected the country's taxpayers as far as their data protection rights are concerned'. Recently, HMRC's own annual report for 2020-2021 has coded their data security as a 'red' risk – the highest level of risk (see page 95).
Claim filed at High Court
My claim was filed by my legal team this week at the High Court in London. This has been covered in the Economist, American Expat Financial News Journal, and today's Financial Times.
Our campaign on BBC World Service's Weekend show
As noted in the American Expat Financial News Journal, I was interviewed for yesterday's 4th of July episode of the Weekend show on BBC World Service. The segment, which is available to listen to here, starts at about 27 minutes in.
Industry news about our campaign
News about our campaign's progress was circulated yesterday to lawyers, accountants, and trustees worldwide through their professional body, STEP.
Filippo Noseda, who leads my legal team, told STEP :
'For almost five years, the European Commission and EU Member States, as well as the UK, have been ignoring calls from campaigners to address the breach of fundamental rights caused by automatic exchange of information. Now, after incessant lobbying, the European Data Protection Board acknowledged the problem . . . an invitation by the EU's data protection watchdog to review automatic exchange of information agreements with third countries, including the US, cannot be ignored'.
A substantial victory at EU level
This legal challenge has made significant progress. As explained on my legal team's FATCA pages, last week the European Data Protection Board issued a statement in which it acknowledges the concerns we have raised and "invites the Member States to assess and, where necessary, review their international agreements that involve international transfers of personal data, such as those relating to taxation (e.g. to the automatic exchange of personal data for tax purposes)."
Our campaign in the news
In addition to recent coverage of this legal challenge in TIME magazine, this month Filippo has been featured in the American magazine Family Wealth Report in relation to this case and the campaign against the Common Reporting Standard. The article mentions the latest letter sent on 17 February 2021 to the European Commission to urge the European Data Protection Board to 'intervene in the debate concerning the compatibility of FATCA and other systems of automatic exchange of information on individuals' fundamental rights to data protection, data security and data privacy'. The letter was also covered this week by the American Expat Financial News Journal.
Our case in Tax Notes
This week an analysis of my legal challenge by Robert Goulder entitled 'Does FATCA have a Schrems problem?' appeared in the journal Tax Notes. He concludes that the automatic exchange of tax information 'must respect applicable data protections'.
Filippo at the European Parliament
Yesterday afternoon J.R., who presented a petition on FATCA before the European Parliament, and Filippo Noseda, who leads my legal team, spoke once again at a hearing about the petition, which is the inspiration behind my legal challenge. Filippo presented research revealing that the Commission misled the European Parliament about the depth of their involvement in FATCA and their data protection concerns about FATCA. The session is available to view online and starts at 17:46:10. These findings are also conveyed in a letter sent yesterday from my legal team to the Commission, which is available to read on the case correspondence page.
Our case in Spear's magazine
Today, Spear's magazine published an article about the case, entitled 'Inside one Mishcon tax lawyer's plan to take on Fatca' by editor-at-large Alec Marsh.
My legal team write to the EDPB about HMRC's response to my Letter of Claim
Today's letter from my legal team to the European Data Protection Board, available on the case correspondence page, discusses Friday's response from HMRC and calls on the European data protection authorities to finally take a position in the Kafkaesque debate on the data protection implications of FATCA and other systems of automatic exchange of information.
HMRC's reply to the Letter of Claim expected on 25 September
Yesterday HMRC requested, and my legal team granted, an extension until 25 September for HMRC to send us their response to our Letter of Claim asking for adverse party costs to be waived. We hope that HMRC will adopt an approach to my claim that will recognise the public interest of this matter.
Our Letter of Claim is filed with HMRC
As reported by the American Expat Financial News Journal, on Saturday 29 August my legal team filed a Letter of Claim with HMRC under the Data Protection Act.
Our case was recently discussed in a Bloomberg article entitled 'EU Privacy Law Offers Hope to Foreign Account Tax Law Critics', and this week the case was highlighted in another piece that appeared in Bloomberg and several other newspapers including the Washington Post.
Our case in The Economist
Interest in this campaign is gathering pace. Yesterday, The Economist published an article about the case, entitled 'Should personal financial data be sent to foreign tax authorities?'. A related article appeared this week in The American on the IRS's public 'naming and shaming' list, which was mentioned in my legal team's 7 August 2020 letter to the UK's Information Commissioner and the European Data Protection Board.
It is comforting to see that the arguments developed throughout the case with the ICO are being addressed. Thus, The Economist wrote:
"The [ICO] rejected [Jenny's] claim, even though it accepted that the tax authority did violate some GDPR guidelines. It is not the only European data-protection body to duck the matter […] The European Commission has also pulled punches. After first raising concerns about the data implications of FATCA, it then distanced itself from the issue, even claiming it had not been party to the original negotiations with the Americans, despite a document unearthed by an MEP, and seen by The Economist, suggesting that it was."
Funding needed for appeal of ICO decision
As reported today in the American Expat Financial News Journal, we are actively considering an appeal of the decision by the UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO). My legal team believes that there are serious questions to be answered, as the ICO refused to discuss the human rights angle of my claim and the data protection case law from the European Court of Justice.
The strength of our arguments and evidence going into Court to appeal the ICO's decision is not in question. The question has been one of funds. The inability to bring the ICO's ineptitude before the English courts would be a huge hit for us, and a real tragedy for everybody who has been and will be affected by FATCA's disproportionality.
Our case in WealthBriefing
Today a story about this legal challenge has appeared in WealthBriefing ('Hackers Threaten Global Account-Sharing Pacts, Law Firm Warns', by Tom Burroughes).
Our case in Linklaters' magazine
Our case and the issue of data privacy in banking are highlighted as a major development for the legal landscape of the 2020s in the magazine published by Linklaters LLP, which is a member of the Magic Circle of elite British law firms. See page 13.
Case correspondence published online
Given the importance of this issue to the debate on data protection and privacy, my legal team at Mishcon de Reya have taken the unprecedented decision of publishing their correspondence, along with a background note summarising the case.
Our case in today's episode of 'How to Keep Your Money'
Filippo Noseda, who is leading my legal challenge against FATCA, discusses the case in today's episode of the How to Keep Your Money podcast, which is now available on iTunes and Spotify.
Presenter Caroline Garnham talks to Filippo about advocating for our fundamental rights to data protection and privacy in the context of FATCA and the Common Reporting Standard (CRS), as well as other aspects of his career and his role as Visiting Professor at King's College.
The discussion of CRS starts at 14:30 and the segment about my FATCA legal challenge begins at 21:20.
How to Keep Your Money, Episode 15 - 'Private client from a common law and civil law perspective, Filippo Noseda: Mishcon de Reya'
Holding HMRC to account
Despite the extraordinary generosity of our supporters, we still do not have sufficient funds to cover the massive adverse party costs in Court. We've made significant progress and couldn't have got this far without you. This proves the House of Lords' assertion that this route to justice is 'expensive and effectively inaccessible to ordinary taxpayers', even when they have the benefit of crowdfunding from an extremely dedicated community.
Fortunately, judicial review is not the only path. Because of your immense devotion to this challenge, we have shown that this issue impacts the lives of hundreds of law-abiding people and that the strength of feeling on this is only going to increase over time. The EU shares our view. It is in the government's best interest to address FATCA's disproportionality without any further delay.
On 10 September, I set myself an initial target of £50,000 to be met within 30 days. Now I am working toward a stretch target of £120,000 to cover the costs of the case work as my legal team works hard to secure a remedy for us. Every donation helps to raise the profile of this issue.
Please do continue sharing and discussing the page with your friends and family, and on social media. It really does make a massive difference.
Thank you again for your support,
Our case at the European Parliament
On Tuesday 12 November, the European Parliament held a televised debate entitled 'FATCA and its extraterritorial impact on EU citizens'. Filippo was asked to discuss our case, and his talk starts at 11:49:50 in the recording of the debate. Other speakers included representatives of the European Commission, the European data protection authorities, the European Banking Federation, the Accidental Americans Association, officials from France and the Netherlands, and the petitioner J.R., whose work led to the European Parliament's report and resolution dated 5 July 2018.
Read more about our case at the EU Parliament in the American Expat Finance Journal and International Adviser.
Our case in the Law Society Gazette
Thanks to your enthusiasm and support for our challenge, Filippo is 'Lawyer in the news'!
National press coverage of our challenge so far
Guardian https://www.theguardian.com/business/2019/sep/12/hmrc-faces-legal-fight-for-handing-britons-data-to-us-tax-officials
Financial Times https://www.ft.com/content/e59ff84c-d56a-11e9-a0bd-ab8ec6435630
Economist https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2019/10/03/americas-notorious-tax-compliance-law-faces-another-challenge


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The Wayfarer's Creed - Truth never dates!
Within the realms of the Great Land journeys the wayfarer. A traveler who walks among men and women with purposeful stride and braveness of heart. Always seeking, yet searching for nothing. Walking the path, but following none. Sure of the way, while free to wander.
Others share this land, although they do not reside here. They are born and die within its bounds, yet their memories are not of its places. Its sun shines on them but does not warm them. Its moon lights the night sky but does not evoke wonder. Its mysteries dictate the lives of the people, but they do not ask why.
The wayfarer walks with a happy heart, but does not run from sadness. The wayfarer prospers in the light, but is not ravaged by the darkness. The wayfarer seeks the company of those who are true, but does not condemn those who are not.
The wayfarer is not diminished by weakness, but by weakness becomes strong. The wayfarer is eager to know, but by knowledge, is freed from knowing. The wayfarer is partial to mountain views, but by way of the valley, may reach the next peak.
The wayfarer is resourceful, yet does not refuse help. The wayfarer may give and receive, yet prefers to share. The wayfarer is charmed by magic, yet is not a slave to superstition.
And all those who come to recognize the wayfarer in their midst recognize an individual who lives and loves with passion and vitality. An individual committed to the truth and to living honestly. An individual who finds purpose in all things. For indeed nothing in the Great Land is without meaning.


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The War For Talent Is Over. This New War Will Replace It.
The future doesn't belong to the talented. It belongs to the cultured.
Culture cannot be taught but competency can.
The last three hires I've made at Vanderbloemen, I have passed on super competent candidates in favor of less "talented" people.
I couldn't be happier with my choices.
Why? I'm convinced that culture trumps competency every single time. So I've focused my hiring on people who fit our culture. I've trusted that competency (read, talent) can largely be learned. So far, the theory is proving to be true.
In our work as an executive search firm, we are constantly asked about the "war for talent." I read articles that bear titles like: "There aren't enough people to go around," or "The Coming Talent Crisis." As the baby boomers age, we face the largest wave of retirement in US history. Smart people are noticing that. They're also aware that there aren't many people available in the next generation, and it's causing a panic.
At the age of 31, I became a young leader of a large church, and I noticed this pattern right away. Over 90% of all pastors in my type of church were over 40. So I went after young pastors for our staff. I hired three that were the most talented guys I'd ever interviewed. But I failed to focus on cultural fit and failed to pay attention to developing a healthy culture. No matter how much talent I hired, it never seemed to work out. I should have paid more attention to building good culture and hiring around it.
Now that my team has completed over 10,000 face to face interviews, I've been watching the talent horizon for a long time. I agree, there's a shortage coming. But talent won't be the trump card for winning as an employee or employer in the long run.
Leaders who know their company culture and hire around it will see far more dividends than those who hire just for talent. Similarly, people looking for their "dream job" will find it when they look for a company that they fit culturally rather than simply a company that has a high growth rate or even a better compensation package.
Culture trumps competency every single time. Why?
Culture cannot be taught but competency can. With the dawn of the digital age, we now live inside the largest library ever. Nearly everything can be learned online. Look no further than the popularity home improvement shows, the rise of shows that spot unspotted talent in a crowd like The Voice, or the vast surge of online courses that can be taken to learn a new skill. I saw an ad for an online cooking course designed for "The Single Vegan Dad Trying To Feed Kids On a Tight Budget!" Ten years ago, nobody even knew what "DIY" meant. Now, it's a part of our vocabulary (if you don't know what it is, then figure it out yourself…).
Does the workplace have a well articulated company culture? Far too many companies have "cultural values" listed somewhere on paper, but they are pablum. They use words and phrases like, "We value excellence." Who doesn't?Instead, look for values that stand out and uniquely name the DNA of the company. One example is the Netflix Culture Deck. Another example is our company values at Vanderbloemen that our team crowdsourced and cemented together about four years ago. Company values shouldn't be stashed away in a file somewhere. You should be able to spot them in the daily rhythms of the company.
Does the job (if you're searching) or the employee (if you're hiring) operate with the "same kind of crazy" as you? The more I study companies and people, the more I'm realizing that we are all some form of crazy (starting with me and my strange journey to running my company). Admitting that is the first step toward finding people and a workplace that thrives.When we interview people for our team, we start with giving them a list of reasons they really don't want to come work here, and we use our cultural values to frame those questions. For instance, we require a very high, almost OCD, obsession with quick responses to clients and candidate. It's our value of "ridiculous responsiveness." We say to interviewees, "If you like predictable, routine, easy to schedule work, please save yourself and leave the interview now. We're not that, and you'll probably think we are crazy." This gives both our team and the candidates we're interviewing a litmus test during the vetting process that can help us assess cultural match early on.
Is the core competency of the job something that can be easily learned? Some things can be taught quickly. Other things, say brain surgery and rocket science, do take intensive training that cannot be overlooked. But my guess is that most jobs have a higher quotient of "learnability" than most people initially realize. While it might take ninety days for a person to fully develop a skill set, I believe a cultural match cannot be taught, no matter how long the person has to learn it.
Culture isn't just a buzzword. It's the new currency for both hiring the right people and finding your dream job.


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Student Academy Awards: War-mongering Corgi, Korean film 'Unforgotten' among winning films
Cinema is meant to unite the world -- but an animation about a Corgi who inherits the British throne and wages nuclear war with France was among the winners of the Student Academy Awards on Thursday.
AFP | Oct 22, 2021, 10.00 AM IST
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"Monsters Inc" and "Up" creator Pete Docter presented a medal to "Barking Orders," which playfully imagines Queen Elizabeth's favorite dog breed bent on global domination, at the annual ceremony held by the Oscar-awarding Academy.
"Nuking France wasn't exactly a popular thought in the pitch room -- they had a couple issues with that one," joked animation silver medal winner Alexander Tullo, at a show held online for a second year due to the pandemic.
The Student Academy Awards are a key program of the Hollywood film industry's top body, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
Chloe Zhao, Angelina Jolie, Don Lee and 'Eternals' cast spill the beans about the upcoming Marvel film
Oscar-winning filmmaker Chloe Zhao says her pitch to Marvel boss Kevin Feige for directing "Eternals" began with a poem by William Blake because she wanted to make a superhero film whose scale was "as large as the creation of the sun" and yet as intimate as "whispers of lovers".
Gold awards went to films on hard-hitting topics such as apartheid South Africa ("When The Sun Sets"), Korean wartime "comfort women" ("Unforgotten") and the environmental challenges facing Californian beekeepers ("When They're Gone").
Past student winners have included Docter, Spike Lee, "Back To The Future" filmmaker Robert Zemeckis and "No Time To Die" director Cary Fukunaga.
The Oscars are due to take place March 27, a month later than previously scheduled, due to the pandemic.
WATCH: Tom Holland says "Namaste India" as he launches new trailer of 'Uncharted' with Mark Wahlberg
Emily Blunt joins Christopher Nolan's 'Oppenheimer'
Gal Gadot 'happy' to have Catwoman Zoe Kravitz as female 'comrade'
Quentin Tarantino hints that he might direct 'Kill Bill 3'
Did you know Kumail Nanjiani initially rejected role in 'Eternals' because of Bollywood dance scene?
Harry Styles rumoured to be in 'Eternals'; spoilers reveal his role has something to do with Thanos
Sylvester Stallone bows out of 'Expendables' franchise
Jason Momoa needs surgery to fix hernia, rib issues
1Student Academy Awards: War-mongering Corgi, Korean film 'Unforgotten' among winning films
2WATCH: Tom Holland says "Namaste India" as he launches new trailer of 'Uncharted' with Mark Wahlberg
3Emily Blunt joins Christopher Nolan's 'Oppenheimer'
4Gal Gadot 'happy' to have Catwoman Zoe Kravitz as female 'comrade'
5Quentin Tarantino hints that he might direct 'Kill Bill 3'
6Did you know Kumail Nanjiani initially rejected role in 'Eternals' because of Bollywood dance scene?
7Chloe Zhao, Angelina Jolie, Don Lee and 'Eternals' cast spill the beans about the upcoming Marvel film
8Harry Styles rumoured to be in 'Eternals'; spoilers reveal his role has something to do with Thanos
9Sylvester Stallone bows out of 'Expendables' franchise
10Jason Momoa needs surgery to fix hernia, rib issues


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The ruling is consistent with other precedents. It's a good reminder to businesses to check their cyber security insurance coverage to ensure that it meets their needs, since social engineering fraud is becoming more prevalent.


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With Parliament still working to determine exactly what a break from the EU will mean for Britain, the U.K.'s Department for International Development has already seen some significant shifts.
Join us on Wed. 8 March at 1 p.m. GMT (8 a.m. EST) in an online discussion with our London correspondent Molly Anders to talk about the future of DfID and the U.K. aid market overall.
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update: We found the full version of the second video teasing this canister filter unit but it's in German; the screencaps of the filter are from that video which you can see after the break.


Congratulations to our Veterinary Nursing students who were awarded poster prizes at the recent BVNA Congress for their final year projects. It is an excellent achievement to receive this recognition at a national level.
Sarah Watkins poster was called "UK Pet Owner Knowledge and Awareness of Pet Obesity and Health Risks" and Annere Creighton's poster was called "What constitutes effective veterinary nurse leadership?". This involved perceptions of leadership in veterinary nursing as viewed by nurses in formal leadership and non-leadership roles.


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Q: Hide html from when checkbox is checked via php In my project I have a HTML page, some part of HTML file should display when a checkbox is checked, I used a Form tag cause I should submit that parameters to the server.
Here is that part of HTML file : ( The HTML file name is config.html)
<input type="checkbox" name="advancecheck" id="advancecheck" onchange="valueChanged()">

<form action="" method="post" name="subnet">

        Subnet Mask
        <input type="text" name="subnetmask" id="subnetmask">

</form>

I did that in HTML file.
I include this HTML file in my Php file : ( My Php file name is configwireless.php )
I tried different ways to do this, But no chance.
Could anybody tell me what is the correct way by a simple sample?
Any help will appreciate.
thanks to all.

A: Try this, hope to work
<input type="checkbox" name="advancecheck" id="advancecheck"
onchange="valueChanged()"/>

<form action="" method="post" name="subnet">

    Subnet Mask
    <input type="text" name="subnetmask" id="subnetmask">

</form>

A: For example:

   content

Checkbox here:
<input type="checkbox" id="checkbox1" />

And if you want to hide that div on checkbox click, then

This is just an example for your reference.

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HORNET JUICE
Giant Hornet Vomit Gives You a Competitive Edge
Giant Hornet Vomit Gives You a Competitive Edgehjuice2018-04-03T03:26:42+00:00
Written by Brian Krans | Published on August 13, 2013
Archived from Healthline.com
A synthetic form of Japanese hornet spit is growing in popularity among endurance athletes. When it comes to staying ahead of the competition, people will try nearly anything, as evidenced by recent doping scandals in professional American sports.
Instead of injecting themselves with bull testosterone, some athletes are now using the synthetic version of hornet vomit to gain an edge.
The larvae of the Japanese giant hornet, Vespa mandarinia, regurgitate a high-energy cocktail that allows adults to fly at 25 miles an hour over distances of 60 miles. The juice is produced by the larvae after they've been fed the chewed-up flesh of their parents' prey.
A synthetic form of this vespa amino acid mixture, or VAAM, is being marketed as a nutritional supplement for athletes who want sustained energy for marathons and other high-endurance sports. Here's what's in it.
But before you shove your fist into the hornet's nest for a boost, know that these "hornets from hell" are about the size of a pocketknife and have an excruciating painful sting akin to getting stabbed with said knife.
Physical Effects of VAAM
Like all other energy-boosting products, the effectiveness of VAAM is predominantly supported by anecdotes and marketing claims. Most of the studies on the substance were done more than a decade ago, and their validity is questionable.
A 2011 study found that using VAAM combined with 90-minutes of exercise twice a week increased aerobic fitness and decreased abdominal fat in sedentary women in their 60s.
Japanese long-distance runner Naoko Takahashi won an Olympic gold medal at the 2000 Olympics in Sydney and set record time of 2:23:14. She attributed her success to the use of the giant hornet juice, and since it's 100-percent natural, it didn't violate Olympic anti-doping laws.
Marketed and sold under the brand name Hornet Juice, VAAM costs about $2.50 a serving and can be ordered online from the New Zealand manufacturer. A much more expensive version is sold in the U.S. as Vespa CV-25.
VAAM has not been investigated or safety tested by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration or any other government agency and should be treated the same way as any other nutritional supplement—talk to your doctor before you take it.
Other Ways to Boost Your Energy Levels
Stuntman Bobby Holland Hanton has stepped in for, among others, Batman, Thor, and James Bond. When sharing his health tips with Healthline, he said green tea and a shot of espresso a half hour before a workout are more than enough to keep him juiced-up.
For sustained energy during the long haul, Runner's World recommends loading up on whole grains, nuts, and dark leafy vegetables beforehand. During your race, snack on nuts, dark chocolate, or energy bars.
Don't forget to have a banana or another potassium-rich food after you exercise to prevent muscle cramping.
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Last summer I was invited by the Brave Festival of Risk and Failure at Harbourfront Centre to write poems for people on the spot. About 40 folks came and I asked what they needed a poem for and then I wrote it. Then they took it and walked away.
At the start of my shift on the second day, a man was waiting there, eager. No excited. So into it, it made me nervous. Just so you know, i think i'm an open person. But his level of open scared me a little. Reminded me of when I went to an improvised dance thing called "The Move" at the Dovercourt House in Toronto and said to my friend "I'm not comfortable being this comfortable."
So the man, who's name is David. sat down and said "I'm ready. My soul is right here." He held out his hands. I said "I see!" still kind of edging backward in my skin. But i realized he was waiting for me to touch him, to meet him. So I touched his fingers with the tips of my fingers and I swear something cleared. His eyes were very blue. I got calmer. I asked what he needed a poem for and his sentences, which were a still bit fragmented, suddenly made sense. I did not write a "poem" as I sometimes do. I just wrote down as fast as i could some of the things he said. Then i read it to him and asked him "what we should call it?" He said "Don't Be Superficial, Cause We'll Soon Find Out." We had a blast together. Or I should say he was already having a blast and I let myself join him.
So then the story gets better. Seems he went on his way and met someone nearby and said to him. "I have this poem here can you help me read it?" And who he happened to find was Happie Micha Edwards who in that very moment, as open as David George Thomas Shipley was, made this video. This video in that moment on that day. Really.


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July 10, 2012 -- Crime Stoppers
Updated: 1:42 PM CDT Jul 10, 2012
Deandrey Gordon and Dwayne Boehm
Law enforcement authorities asked for help finding two fugitives.In the first case, police said they are looking for Deandrey L. Gordon, 22.Authorities said Gordon is wanted on Jackson County, Mo., probation violation warrant on a charge of involuntary manslaughter.Gordon is black, 6 feet 2 inches tall, 185 pounds, and has black hair and brown eyes.Investigators said his last known address was in the area of 10th Street and Newton Avenue in Kansas City, Mo.Police said he should be considered armed and dangerous.In the second case, police said they are looking for Dwayne E. Boehm, 51.Boehm is wanted on a Kansas parole violation warrant on charges of possessing dangerous drugs and fleeing or eluding law enforcement. He is also wanted on a Linn County, Kan., warrant on a charge of burglary.Boehm is white, 6 feet 2 inches tall, 175 pounds, and has brown hair and blue eyes. Police said he has tattoos on his arms, shoulders, back and chest.His last known address was in Linn County, Kan., police said.Anyone with information on either case is asked to call the TIPS Hotline at 816-474-TIPS.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. —
Law enforcement authorities asked for help finding two fugitives.
In the first case, police said they are looking for Deandrey L. Gordon, 22.
Authorities said Gordon is wanted on Jackson County, Mo., probation violation warrant on a charge of involuntary manslaughter.
Gordon is black, 6 feet 2 inches tall, 185 pounds, and has black hair and brown eyes.
Investigators said his last known address was in the area of 10th Street and Newton Avenue in Kansas City, Mo.
Police said he should be considered armed and dangerous.
In the second case, police said they are looking for Dwayne E. Boehm, 51.
Boehm is wanted on a Kansas parole violation warrant on charges of possessing dangerous drugs and fleeing or eluding law enforcement. He is also wanted on a Linn County, Kan., warrant on a charge of burglary.
Boehm is white, 6 feet 2 inches tall, 175 pounds, and has brown hair and blue eyes. Police said he has tattoos on his arms, shoulders, back and chest.
His last known address was in Linn County, Kan., police said.
Anyone with information on either case is asked to call the TIPS Hotline at 816-474-TIPS.


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Q: no method matching NearestNeighbors.KDTree(::Matrix{Int64}, ::Distances.Euclidean) in Impute.knn I get this error when I want to use the k-Nearest Neighbor algorithm for imputing missing values using Impute.jl:
using Impute, DataFrames

df = DataFrame(
  a=[1,2,3,4,missing],
  b=[1, missing, 3, 4, missing],
  c=[1, 2, missing, 5, 8],
)
# 5×3 DataFrame
#  Row │ a        b        c
#      │ Int64?   Int64?   Int64?
# ─────┼───────────────────────────
#    1 │       1        1        1
#    2 │       2  missing        2
#    3 │       3        3  missing
#    4 │       4        4        5
#    5 │ missing  missing        8

julia> Impute.knn(Matrix(df), dims=:cols)
ERROR: MethodError: no method matching NearestNeighbors.KDTree(::Matrix{Int64}, ::Distances.Euclidean)
Closest candidates are:
  NearestNeighbors.KDTree(::AbstractVecOrMat{T}, ::M; leafsize, storedata, reorder, reorderbuffer) where {T<:AbstractFloat, M<:Union{Distances.Chebyshev, Distances.Cityblock, Distances.Euclidean, Distances.Minkowski, Distances.WeightedCityblock, Distances.WeightedEuclidean, Distances.WeightedMinkowski}} at C:\Users\Shayan\.julia\packages\NearestNeighbors\huCPc\src\kd_tree.jl:85
  NearestNeighbors.KDTree(::AbstractVector{V}, ::M; leafsize, storedata, reorder, reorderbuffer) where {V<:AbstractArray, M<:Union{Distances.Chebyshev, Distances.Cityblock, Distances.Euclidean, Distances.Minkowski, Distances.WeightedCityblock, Distances.WeightedEuclidean, Distances.WeightedMinkowski}} at C:\Users\Shayan\.julia\packages\NearestNeighbors\huCPc\src\kd_tree.jl:27

How should I fix this?

A: The problem is where I'm passing a Matrix of type Union{Missing, Int64} rather than Union{Missing, Float64}. Based on the error, NearestNeighbors.KDTree gets AbstractVecOrMat{T}where {T<:AbstractFloat}. So first, I should perform a conversion and then pass the result to the knn imputer:
julia> Impute.knn(
         convert(Matrix{Union{Missing, Float64}}, Matrix(df)),
         dims=:cols
       )
5×3 Matrix{Union{Missing, Float64}}:
 1.0  1.0  1.0
 2.0  3.0  2.0
 3.0  3.0  2.0
 4.0  4.0  5.0
 4.0  4.0  8.0

Additional Point
After this, I can narrow the eltype of the result using identity.(result) with this assumption that I binned the result of imputation to result:
julia> identity.(result)
5×3 Matrix{Float64}:
 1.0  1.0  1.0
 2.0  3.0  2.0
 3.0  3.0  2.0
 4.0  4.0  5.0
 4.0  4.0  8.0

The reason behind the latter step is that most functions don't get an object of subtype AbstractMatrix with element type of Union{Missing, T}. So narrowing the element type is often unavoidable in such situations.


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Home Sports Ballon d'Or 2018 : Players capable of usurping Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo
Ballon d'Or 2018 : Players capable of usurping Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo
Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have won every Ballon d'Or since 2008. The world's best two players have both won the accolade five times, but 2018 could be the year when their duopoly is finally broken with Hazard, Neymar, Kylian Mbappe, and Harry Kane among the contenders.
For the past decade, the Ballon d'Or has been passed between two men. Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have won football's greatest individual trophy an astonishing 10 times between them.
With Kaka announcing his retirement, Messi and Ronaldo are the only players still playing professional football to have won the Ballon d'Or. Ronaldo was once again crowned the Ballon d'Or winner last month.
The Real Madrid and Portugal star has won five Ballon d'Or titles over the past decade.
Barcelona's Lionel Messi shows off four of his five Ballon d'Or trophies back in 2013. To have two dominant superpowers at their peak simultaneously has made it almost unfair for the rest of the footballing world, giving them little chance as being named the best player on the planet.
But with Messi and Ronaldo both now into their 30s and with the World Cup on the horizon giving players a chance to shine on the biggest stage of all, could 2018 be the year that the Ballon d'Or is finally won by a new name?
Here's a list of the top 10 names that could sneak in and take the prize.
Eden Hazard – Midfielder (Chelsea/Belgium)
Also in contention of knocking Ronaldo and Messi off their perch is Eden Hazard.
The 2014-15 PFA Player of the Year has been a stand-out for both club and country in recent years, with some of the biggest clubs around Europe interested in signing him, including Real Madrid.
With Chelsea already 14 points behind Manchester City in the league, and a last-16 tie with Barcelona looming in the Champions League, Eden Hazard will have to have the best few months of his career in order to force his way into Ballon d'Or contention.
Eden Hazard continues to be a stand-out player for both club and country.
Neymar – Forward (Paris Saint-Germain/Brazil)
Neymar has shared the podium with Messi and Ronaldo on two occasions in the past three years. Probably the most likely to dethrone the pair, Neymar has hit the ground running since his world record transfer to PSG in the summer.
Neymar has helped his team to open up a nine-point gap in the league and finish top of their Champions League group ahead of Bayern Munich, as well as helping Brazil qualify for next year's World Cup.
PSG have done all they can to set up what could be a successful 2018, and with club success comes individual plaudits. Neymar has started life at Paris Saint-Germain in blistering fashion after moving in the summer.
Kylian Mbappe – Forward (Paris Saint-Germain/France)
One of Neymar's biggest rivals for the 2018 title is club team-mate Kylian Mbappe.
After helping Monaco win Ligue 1, Mbappe jumped ship and moved to French rivals PSG. Along with Neymar, Mbappe is a part of the attacking trio that have been PSG's main asset so far this season.
At just 19 years old, Mbappe still has a lot to prove. As part of a youthful French side heading to Russia, he will get his chance to show the world what he can do.
If he does win the 2018 Ballon d'Or, he would be the youngest ever player to do so. Kylian Mbappe has scored goals galore for PSG this season and would be the youngest winner.
Harry Kane – Forward (Tottenham/England)
Harry Kane has had a great year in front of goal, in fact, so far he's had a great career in front of goal.
Cries of Kane being a one season wonder are now a distant memory as the Englishman has scored over 20 Premier League goals in the past three seasons, and looks well on course to do the same this season.
Kane finished 10th in this year's Ballon d'Or, scoring 42 goals for club and country during the last campaign.
With Tottenham and England unlikely to win anything major, Kane would have to surpass that figure if he's to be in with a shout of beating Messi and Ronaldo.
Tottenham's Harry Kane outscored both Ronaldo and Messi during the year 2017.
Kevin De Bruyne – Midfielder (Man City/Belgium)
Manchester City have started this season in fantastic form, winning 19 and drawing two of their opening 21 Premier League games.
Kevin De Bruyne has been at the heart of everything positive City have done, with seven goals and 12 assists so far this season. City are 14 points clear in the league and still in the other three competitions.
Silverware is seemingly inevitable at the Etihad this season. If De Bruyne can carry his current form into the second half of the season and into the World Cup, then he will be in with a chance of being the first Belgian to win the Ballon d'Or.
Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne has been in outstanding form this season.
Sergio Ramos – Defender (Real Madrid/Spain)
When it was announced that Ronaldo had won his fifth Ballon d'Or, not everyone jumped to congratulate him.
Germany legend Phillip Lahm announced that the award is 'just a competition of popularity for attackers'; no defender has won the award since Fabio Cannavaro in 2006, and he had to captain Italy to a World Cup win.
If there is a defender that's likely to break the trend, it's Sergio Ramos. The Real captain is as good as they come at centre back, and pops up with many important goals too.
Sergio Ramos could buck the recent trend and become a defender to win the Ballon d'Or
Paul Pogba – Midfielder (Manchester United/France)
When Paul Pogba broke the world transfer record and signed for United in the summer of 16, football fans across the world were full of expectation.
So far we have only seen glimpses of what Pogba is capable of, but he has ability in abundance and is capable of controlling games.
So far this season, Pogba has been hindered by injuries and suspensions, but if he can help United and France win some silverware, and show his ability regularly, then he too could one day add his name to the list of Ballon d'Or winners.
Paul Pogba has started to impress more for Manchester United in the last year
Antoine Griezmann – Forward (Atletico Madrid/France)
The third Frenchman on this list is Atletico Madrid forward Antoine Griezmann. Griezmann finished third in the 2016 Ballon d'Or behind Messi and Ronaldo but hasn't started this season very well.
At 26 years old, you'd think Griezmann is at his peak but has managed just five league goals so far this season, an uncharacteristically low tally for him.
His club, however, sit in second place in the league and with France one of the favourites of the World Cup, if Griezmann can finish the season off with some silverware then he shouldn't be far off the top.
Antoine Griezmann has only scored five league goals for Atletico Madrid this season
Toni Kroos – Midfielder (Real Madrid/Germany)
In a team full of attacking talent, Toni Kroos quietly goes about his business in a star-studded Real Madrid team. Madrid, however, owe a lot of their recent success to the job that Kroos does in midfield.
Alongside Luka Modric (who just misses out on the list) Kroos has the ability to dictate play and control the pace of a game.
With Ronaldo and Gareth Bale not having their best seasons in front of goal, is this the year that Kroos finally gets recognised? Not to forget, he travels to Russia aiming to retain the World Cup with Germany.
Toni Kroos is Real Madrid's midfield master and can dictate the pace and tempo of any game.
Paulo Dybala – Forward (Juventus/Argentina)
The final name on the list is Messi's Argentinian team-mate Paulo Dybala. He finished 15th in this year's Ballon d'Or and at 24 he's finally coming of age.
Dybala's capabilities are no secret and if Juventus can get a good run in Europe again, with this man is at the centre of their success, then he may stamp a claim for becoming the winner of the Ballon d'Or.
He has yet to score a goal for his country, and that will definitely have to change soon if he is to surpass his international team-mate to win it.
Paulo Dybala celebrates a goal for Juventus against Verona with his trademark 'mask'
We can't forget about the two men who have dominated this prize over the last 10 years. Rule them out at your peril.
Messi and Ronaldo remain two of the best players in the world. Barcelona and Real Madrid are always in contention for the Champions League and neither man has ever won the World Cup; this may be their last chance to do so too.
They may be getting closer to losing their crown, but it is also very likely that it will be 11 Ballon d'Or wins in 11 years for these two men.
Culled from Dailymail.co.uk
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April was a great month for us. House value was up, markets were up and another mortgage payment edged us over $130k for the first time!
Buying a vehicle requires a long-term commitment. Many people drive a vehicle for at least a couple of years. It affects your budget, your road safety, even your daily life experience. As you prepare to purchase your next vehicle,check out a few important factors that make the most intelligent buying decision possible.
If you feel like you can't make ends meet each month, it may be because you are spending too much money on unnecessary expenses. It is also possible that you are paying more than you have to for heating, air conditioning and other utilities. Let's look at some frugal moves to save money each month.
Are you looking to take out a construction loan for your next home? Check out these tips to help making qualifying much easier.
Business owners may find themselves in this place by personally guaranteeing a business loan or credit card. You will need to make changes fast because you have more than a business to lose. The bank may come after your belongings, even your home if you fail to make payments on a business account.
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Being frugal to save money is a great way to build wealth over time. Check out these 9 tips on advanced frugality to help you make the most of your monthly budget and to save money when times are tough or you are in a pinch.


--St. Colman's parish in Turtle Creek, with a school with 313 students.
--St. James' parish in Selwickley, with a school with 222 students.
--St. Valentine's parish in Bethel Park, with a school with 376 students.
--Blessed Sacrament parish in Natrona Heights, with a school with 256 students.
--Mater Dolorosa parish in Chicora, with a school with 246 students.
--St. Victor's parish in Bairford, with a religious education program with 454-480 students.
--Immaculate Conception-St. Joseph's parish in Pittsburgh, with a school and a religious education program with 261 students.
But even if he never touched a child, Fr. Sorensen is a dangerous man and kids are safer with him behind bars. We urge anyone who may have seen, suspected or suffered his crimes to come forward. It may be possible to pursue charges against current or former Catholic officials who may have ignored or concealed Fr. Sorensen's crimes.


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Our Favorite Small Business Books and Podcasts of 2019
All successful business owners know that making time to learn new things is critical to success. But sifting through the seemingly-endless sea of content aimed at small-business owners is a bit of a drag.
That's why we've compiled a list of 2019's top books and podcasts geared toward small-business owners. Each entry on the list has been vetted by fellow entrepreneurs as must-read or must-listen content.
Best Small Business Books of 2019
The Ride of a Lifetime: Lessons Learned from 15 Years as CEO of the Walt Disney Company by Robert Iger
Disney CEO Bob Iger was named one of TIME's Most Influential People of 2019, but he's been influencing the world through his leadership for more than a decade. This business memoir tells his incredible story and challenges the reader to look for opportunities for disruption in everyday life.
Company of One: Why Staying Small Is the Next Big Thing for Business by Paul Jarvis
Feeling the pressure to grow your small business? Take a deep breath, and then read Paul Jarvis' fantastic guide Company of One. The freelance designer makes a compelling argument for staying small…as just you.
The Making of a Manager: What to Do When Everyone Looks to You by Julie Zhuo
If you've ever had that slight freakout of, "Oh no… I'm the boss!," The Making of a Manager is for you. Facebook's VP of Product Design Julie Zhuo uses humor and relatable stories to help new leaders find their sea legs.
Rare Breed: A Guide to Success for the Defiant, Dangerous, and Different by Sunny Bonnell and Ashleigh Hansberger
Entrepreneurs Sunny Bonnell and Ashleigh Hansberger take seven so-called "vices," deemed counterintuitive to success by society, and reframe them as virtues to help empower daring business leaders. Rebels will relate to its rally call.
Story 10x: Turn the Impossible Into the Inevitable by Michael Margolis
Learning to tell better stories is one of the most important skills you can master as a leader, because stories move people to change. Master storyteller Michael Margolis breaks down the artform and offers actionable tips to help business leaders sell anything to anyone.
Mean People Suck: How Empathy Leads to Bigger Profits and a Better Life by Michael Brenner
Nobody wants to work with — or for — someone they don't like. Michael Brenner offers a masterclass in emotional intelligence in this must-read for leaders looking to improve on their empathy.
Start Finishing: How to Go from Idea to Done by Charlie Gilkey
How much of your time is spent on projects that actually matter? Do you wish you were crossing more off your to-do list instead of just starting and stalling on things? Charlie Gilkey's nine-step process will help leaders get the important things done.
You Don't Have to Be Ruthless to Win: The Art of Badass Selfless Service by Jonathan Keyser
Jonathan Keyser relays the story of compromising on his values to become uber-successful before realizing the sacrifices weren't worth it… and weren't even necessary. If you've ever felt torn between your principles and your profits, this book is for you.
Change doesn't happen in your comfort zone. Glazer offers insightful, actionable tips for helping leaders and their team members reach new heights.
The Non-Obvious Guide to Emotional Intelligence by Kerry Goyette
CEO and author Kerry Goyette provides a roadmap for improving decision-making, tracing problems to their roots, and identifying the things (and people!) that could be holding your company back. It's a mix of neuroscience and nuanced storytelling that should be a must-read for every stressed-out business leader.
Best Small Business Podcasts of 2019
The Influential Personal Brand Podcast, hosted by Rory Vaden and AJ Vaden
This fantastic podcast features superstar entrepreneurs who've built and scaled massive personal brands.
Opt Out Life, hosted by Dana Robinson and Nathaniel Broughton
This popular program challenges the idea that you've got to wait until later in life to have the things you want most.
Beyond 7 Figures: Build, Scale, Profit, hosted by Charles Gaudet
If you're looking for tips and trips from seven- and eight-figure earners, this podcast is for you!
Process Makes Perfect, hosted by Chris Ronzio
In this series, process-obsessed entrepreneurs dish on the systems that helped them get rich.
Beyond the To Do List, hosted by Erik Fisher
As the name suggests, episodes go beyond a list of items or tips in favor of deep-dive conversations with leaders who've accomplished big things.
With these books and podcasts you should have plenty of inspiration and ideas to kick it up a notch in 2020. Happy reading and listening!
Brittany Hodak
Entrepreneurship Small Business Marketing


Is your child interested in hunting for hidden treasure? If so, choosing a detector that's fun to use without spending a fortune can be difficult. Here are some of the best metal detectors for kids categorized by age range.
Metal detecting is a wonderful hobby for children. It's educational, encourages curiosity, and gets kids to spend more time outside. The hobby is also a great way for adults and children to spend time together while learning about local history.
Choosing a child's metal detector isn't easy though – especially if you're not a detectorist.
There are endless options on the market, but most are only toys. Your child is unlikely to find trash with these models, let alone hidden treasure. On the other hand, many "real" detectors you see recommended are expensive and may not be suitable for children.
Despite these difficulties, buying a child's detector isn't a decision that should be taken lightly. The right choice could encourage a lifetime passion. The wrong choice may kill any enthusiasm before it develops into a lasting hobby.
The last point might sound obvious – but it's the difference between a toy detector and one that's of professional quality.
To be clear, nearly all the detectors sold under $100 are toys (with a couple of exceptions). They might pick up a coin just below the surface, but are frustrating to use and miss most targets. If you want your child to have a chance of any real finds, avoid toy models at all costs.
That doesn't mean you need to spend $1000 just to get a detector that works though. There are many cheaper options that still provide excellent quality – albeit with fewer features than premium machines. These detectors are capable of finding relics, jewelry, coins and even gold.
To help you make the right choice, here's a list of six of the best kids metal detectors. Each of these models are entry-level and reasonably priced, yet provide professional-standard detecting to allow your child to get started with a brilliant hobby.
What Can a Child Expect to Find with These Models?
How Quickly Will These Models be Outgrown?
Will They Work at the Beach or in Fresh Water?
The metal detectors listed below provide great quality for a reasonable price. While I've categorized them according to age range, make sure you read the reviews carefully to find the right option for your child.
There are surprisingly few options for budding young detectorists. While there are plenty of toys that claim to be metal detectors, most are of poor quality and likely to dampen your child's enthusiasm rather than support it.
Fortunately, Bounty Hunter has come to the rescue with their Junior T.I.D. model. As it's available for such a reasonable price, there's no reason to choose a toy model over the Bounty Hunter.
If you're looking for a fun kid's metal detector with many of the features found on adult machines, the Bounty Hunter Junior T.I.D. is a great choice. It has a number of useful features, such as target identification and discrimination, but with a cute package that's designed to appeal to younger children.
Ferrous (Sad Face) – When the Junior T.I.D. detects an iron target, including bolts and screws, it displays the sad face. There's also a low audio tone.
Non-Ferrous Low Conductor (Question Mark) – If the detector finds a target in this category, a question mark icon is displayed along with a medium-pitch tone. This is because the object could be rings or other jewelry, but may also be trash such as bottle caps or pull tabs.
Non-Ferrous High Conductor (Smiley Face) – Silver coins, copper coins and silver jewelry trigger a smiley face emoji and high-pitch audio tone.
With a weight of just 1.5 pounds and minimum length of 19", the T.I.D. is a lightweight machine that's comfortable for children to use. It's never going to detect the deepest items, but is capable of finding coins to a depth of up to 5-inches.
On a technical level, the Junior T.I.D. is a VLF detector with a 6.6Khz frequency and pre-set ground balance. It has discrimination control, allowing your child to filter unwanted targets, and a 6" concentric search coil. There's even a visual depth indicator – although the lack of headphones means it can be difficult to hear the audio tones when in noisy locations.
Overall, the Junior T.I.D. is a brilliant choice for aspiring young detectorists. It's lightweight and easy to use, yet has many of the features found on more advanced detectors. The T.I.D. is also surprisingly effective – especially compared to "toy" models.
While the Bounty Hunter Junior T.I.D. is great for younger children, older kids will quickly outgrow its capabilities. It also hides settings and features every detectorist needs to know how to use, such as sensitivity.
That's why I recommend paying extra to get an entry-level adult model for children over the age of 8.
The models listed below all provide high-quality detection features, so there is plenty of scope for your child to improve their skills without getting frustrated. They are also lightweight, straightforward to use and don't cost a fortune.
The Bounty Hunter Tracker IV is a relatively cheap detector that's designed for beginners. It's not as kid-friendly as the Junior T.I.D. – mainly due to its analogue control panel rather than digital display – but has more features. It's also user-friendly and easy to use, so it's a great choice as a child's first detector.
Let's start with the control panel. With just two knobs for sensitivity and discrimination, along with a numerical display for signal strength, it's very simple to get started. The detector lacks features found on more expensive models, but this has the advantage of making it easy to learn.
Despite its simplicity, the IV still provides more scope for improvement than the Junior T.I.D. The sensitivity control, for example, allows the user to learn how to balance false signals with increased depth. The simple discrimination knob makes it easy to ignore unwanted targets, such as lead and iron.
There are also several operating modes. The "All Metal" option detects all targets while ignoring the discrimination setting, so it's a great choice when you're just getting started. The discriminate mode allows you to filter based on signal.
A bonus is the Tracker IV has an automatic ground balance function. When hunting on ground with high mineralization, the detector adjusts the ground balance to avoid losing sensitivity.
There are a few downsides to the Tracker IV though. The lack of a target indicator on the control panel makes detecting less visual than other models. While the analog meter shows signal strength, which can indicate depth and size, it's much less accurate than the target identification found on more expensive models.
It's also heavier than some of the other models on this list. The 4.2lbs weight isn't too heavy for older children, and it shrinks to a relatively short length, but make sure you child is able to hold it for long periods before you buy.
Even so, if you want an inexpensive detector that's easy to use, yet provides a reasonable amount of control, the Tracker IV could be a great choice. The sensitivity and discrimination settings also teach the core concepts of coin or relic hunting without being overcomplicated.
Interested in learning more about this model? Check out my Bounty Hunter Tracker IV review.
The Fisher F22 is my #1 pick for an entry-level metal detector (see here for the full list). It's lightweight, easy to use and provides a variety of settings you would expect from a more expensive model.
These features also make it an excellent choice for an older child's first detector!
At its core, the Fisher F22 is a VLF detector with 10 sensitivity levels and several preset hunting modes. These include coin, artefact and jewelry modes, which are great for children who want to get started quickly. There's also a custom mode as your child gains more experience and knowledge.
One of the best features of the F22 is its lightweight design. Weighing just 2.3lbs, it's considerably lighter than the Tracker IV, yet has a larger 9-inch search coil to provide greater depth.
Unlike the Tracker IV, the Fisher F22 has a proper digital screen. This displays details such as a 2-digit target ID (showing what type of metal has been found), iron identifier icon, and a depth indicator, along with the detector's current settings.
While a digital screen isn't essential for detecting, I think it's more enjoyable for children to get visual information when hunting. There's also four-tone audio target ID, which is great for learning how to identify based on audio signals.
The F22 is more expensive than the Tracker IV, but it's a higher quality model that your child won't outgrow in a hurry. With fast reactivity, sensitivity adjustment, a notch discrimination system, and a pinpointing mode, it provides plenty of control – yet a beginner can opt for the preset modes if they feel overwhelmed.
The downside of the more extensive control panel is that it's not as simple to use as the Tracker IV. It's still easy to learn, although for younger children a simpler model might be a better choice. Additionally, while the lack of manual ground balance is a downside for more experienced detectorists, it's one less setting for a beginner to worry about.
In summary, the F22 is a brilliant metal detector for both children and adults alike. It's also reasonably cheap considering the range of features and excellent performance. If you want a professional-standard model that provides plenty of scope for growth, the F22 is my top pick for the best children's metal detector.
Another excellent metal detector for kids is the Garrett ACE 200. While it's a straightforward model that's easy to use, it has all the features your child needs to start hunting for hidden treasure.
With an operating frequency of 6.5kHz and a 6.5" x 9" concentric searchcoil, the ACE 200 is great for hunting coins and does a decent job at finding relics. The coil is fully waterproof, so you can use it in shallow water (although the control box can't get wet), and it's lightweight at just 2.75lbs.
While the ACE 200 isn't as feature-packed as the F22, it's a cheaper detector and still has three search modes, 4 sensitivity options, pulse-width modulation, and a depth indicator. There's also a digital target ID (0-99) via the display and a handy low-battery indicator.
In other words, it provides an excellent introduction to the main features of a metal detector, without being confusing.
In fact, one of the best things about the ACE 200 is how easy it is to use. There's a short learning curve, as most of the settings are limited to a few choices, and the target ID is great for learning how the detector responds to different types of metal.
Something to note is that the 200 doesn't come with a pinpointer function. For this feature, you'll need to pay extra to get one of the more expensive ACE models.
Even so, the Garrett ACE 200 is one of the best child's metal detectors from a top US brand. It's also cheaper than the F22 – although it doesn't provide the same amount of control over sensitivity and discrimination.
The Tesoro Compadre is a professional-standard metal detector that's often used as a backup by professional detectorists. It provides excellent performance, yet is simple to use and relatively cheap. If your child won't mind the lack of a digital display, the Tesoro is an excellent choice.
With a 12kHz frequency and 8" concentric search coil (there's also a lighter 5.75" coil model), the Compadre can search reasonably deep for such an inexpensive machine. In fact, it has many of the features you would expect from a more expensive model, despite its simple design.
Some examples include a discrimination setting, two search modes and built-in mineral rejection. It's also one of the lightest metal detectors on the market, at just 2.2 pounds. There's no manual ground balance, although this is to be expected from a budget detector.
A bonus is that the Compadre is built to withstand heavy usage. If your child may not always treat their detector gently, the Compadre could be a great choice.
The biggest downside to this model is that it doesn't have a digital control panel. This may put some children off, as the lack of visual depth indicators or target IDs can initially make hunting more confusing. It also may take some time for a child to understand the various sounds it makes.
On the flip side, the single knob control is probably the easiest to use of any detector. If you want an affordable metal detector that provides great performance, the Compadre is one to consider.
Note: If you're struggling to decide whether to buy the 5.75" or 8" coil model, the biggest difference is sensitivity to smaller objects. A smaller coil provides greater sensitivity and less interference when hunting near fences or other metal equipment. A larger coil provides greater depth, at the expense of small object sensitivity. A bigger coil is also heavier, which is something to keep in mind for young children.
While the other models in this section are entry-level detectors for all ages, the Teknetics Digitek is specifically aimed at teenagers and "tweens." It still has many of the features you would expect from more expensive models, yet is available for an affordable price and has a lightweight design.
Like all the models on this list, the Digitek is a VLF detector. It has a 7.69kHz operating frequency, which makes it great for coins and relics, but less suitable for gold. There are also a range of features, including adjustable sensitivity, notch, and adjustable discrimination settings.
These features, combined with the 9 Target-ID categories, 0-99 target ID numbers, depth indicator, and 7" concentric coil, mean your child won't outgrow the Digitek for a long time. The model also has an easily-adjustable shaft, which is important as your child gets taller.
As you would expect from a detector in this price range, the Digitek doesn't have a manual ground balance setting. This makes it unsuitable for detecting on wet saltwater sand, but for most environments it does a good job. It's also capable of detecting a coin down to an impressive 8" in the right conditions.
Overall, the Digitek is a great choice for teenagers. While the Fisher F22 is the superior detector, if you're on a tight budget the Digitek has many of the same features, along with a stylish control panel.
The metal detectors on this list are all suitable for children (depending on age), but they still provide high-quality detection performance. This means they can theoretically detect anything that's metal, including jewelry, gold, relics, coins - and trash!
Of course, which items are detected depends on many factors. The location plays a role, along with the soil mineralization, depth and detector settings. All the models on this list provide the chance of finding potentially valuable items though.
It's also important that your child learns how to use the detector properly. Reading through the manual while testing the detector is a good place to start, but you may also want to watch instructional YouTube videos with your child before heading out to a real hunting ground.
No, the models on this list are all professional-standard detectors that happen to be suitable for children. While they lack the advanced features and settings found on more expensive models, they are capable of "real" metal detecting.
The only exception is the Bounty Hunter Junior T.I.D. While this is much higher quality than toy detectors, it's specifically designed as a metal detector for kids.
As a general rule, I recommend avoiding models such as the Discovery Kids metal detector or those you see in Walmart. Stick with the models on this list (most of which are available at Amazon) and you can't go far wrong.
On a side note, different stores may sell a detector with a variety of accessories. While the base detector is always the same, make sure you check what the kit includes.
This depends on the model, your child's enthusiasm and age.
Most metal detectors have an adjustable shaft, so you can adjust the size as your child grows. This also makes a metal detector suitable for siblings of various ages.
Aside from the physical size, children are unlikely to outgrow the features of an entry-level detector in the near future. The best kid's metal detectors provide plenty of features and settings, so there is lots of scope for learning and improvement.
Technically, all metal detectors can find gold. The problem is that VLF detectors aren't very good at handling the highly mineralized ground where gold is usually found.
While the models on this list can find gold nuggets or jewelry, they are not great choices if your child wants to focus on gold prospecting. For this, take a look at our list of the best gold metal detectors.
One of the most popular locations for metal hunting is the beach. But can entry-level detectors handle sand and saltwater?
The answer is that it depends on where you hunt.
None of the models on this list have a manual ground balance setting or a "beach" mode. While they can be used at the beach, you should expect plenty of chatter when hunting on salt-water saturated sand.
They should work fine on dry sand though. So, they are still suitable for beach hunting if you stay way form wet sand.
All the models have a waterproof search coil, so they can be used in shallow fresh water. The problem is that they don't have waterproof control boxes, so if your child slips or even splashes water accidentally it could damage the electronics. For this reason, the models are best used in dry locations rather than underwater.
Metal detecting is a brilliant hobby for children - but it can be difficult to know which detector to choose.
It's important to get a "real" detector that nurtures your child's enthusiasm. While a toy metal detector for kids might be a lot cheaper, your child probably won't find anything with it, which quickly becomes frustrating.
The good news is that you don't need to spend thousands of dollars on a high-end detector – especially as you don't know whether your child will enjoy the hobby in the long-term. Instead, the models on this list provide excellent performance without breaking the bank. Your child may also want check out our beginner's guide and tips page for help getting started.
If you just want to know my top recommendation, it's the Fisher F22. While it's a little bit more expensive than the other models, it's a professional-standard detector that your child won't outgrow.
Do you have any questions about choosing the best metal detector for kids? Or do you have tips for parents or relatives who want to take their child detecting? Let me know in the comments!


Laura Weightman leads the field in her 1500m semi-final.
Laura Weightman has qualified for her second Olympic 1500m final, after a gutsy run in her semi-final.
The 25-year-old Morpeth Harrier, from Lesbury, near Alnwick, took command of the race in the first lap, which had begun at a very slow pace.
She led the field for the next couple of laps before four athletes passed her - Kenyan Faith Chepngetich Kipyegon, Dawit Seyaum, from Ethiopia, US runner Shannon Rowbury and Ethiopian Besu Sado.
But Laura was determined to make the final and, with the first five qualifying, she gritted her teeth and courageously hung on to fifth place, despite sustaining a nasty spike injury to her shin. She crossed the line in 4mins 5.28secs.
Laura had scraped through to the semi-finals as one of the fastest losers from the heats in a time of 4:8.37.
Fellow Brit Laura Muir also qualified for the final, comfortably finishing third in the second semi-final in a time of 4:04.16.
The final is at 2.30am GMT on Wednesday and will be shown live on the BBC.
The Rio Games are Weightman's second taste of the Olympics, after she finished 11th in the 1500m final at London 2012.


After spring, I'm a hiker's delight.
In the summer, I help children play.
Before fall, I will tumble with might.
And come winter, I'll sleep in all day.
a Water-fall tumbles with might!
Hikers appreciate a good walking stick.
Kids like to play with sticks.
Leaves and dry sticks tend to fall from trees in the autumn.
Trees and fallen branches will sleep through the winter under a blanket of snow.
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