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\section{Extreme mass ratio inspirals and transient resonances}

The first observations of gravitational waves came from comparable mass stellar-mass binary black holes~\cite{Abbott2016d}. The evolving Laser Interferometer Space Antenna (eLISA) provides the chance to observe gravitational waves from stellar-mass black holes orbiting supermassive black holes~\cite{Amaro-Seoane2007}. These extreme mass ratio inspirals (EMRIs) emit $\sim10^4$--$10^5$ gravitational-wave cycles in eLISA's frequency band, allowing exquisite measurements to be made~\cite{Barack2004}. To detect and analyse EMRIs accurate waveform templates are required.

Flanagan and Hinderer~\cite{Flanagan2012} highlighted a previously overlooked phenomenon that complicates EMRI waveform modelling, that of transient resonances. During an inspiral, a resonance occurs when the radial frequency $\Omega_r$ and polar frequency $\Omega_\theta$ are a rational ratio of each other. Then, the orbit does not cover the whole allowed $r$--$\theta$ plane, but cycles over a single loop~\cite{Grossman2012}. The orbital phase can be expressed as
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\varphi {} \sim {} \left(n_r \Omega_r - n_\theta \Omega_\theta\right) t + \left(n_r \dot{\Omega}_r - n_\theta \dot{\Omega}_\theta\right)t^2 + \ldots = \Omega t + 2\pi \frac{t^2}{\tau_\mathrm{res}^2} + \ldots
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On resonance $\Omega = 0$ so the first term, which normally dominates, goes to zero; the second term then governs dynamics for a duration set by the resonance time $\tau_\mathrm{res}$~\cite{Ruangsri2014,Berry2016a}. The evolution of the inspiral is determined by the gravitational self-force~\cite{Barack2009}; across a resonance, terms that usually average to zero can combine coherently, significantly impacting the orbital motion~\cite{Flanagan2012}.

For previous EMRI studies, adiabatic waveforms have been used. These average the self-force over the $r$--$\theta$ plane and do not include resonances. Adiabatic waveforms quickly dephase from true EMRI waveforms if passing through resonance causes a jump in the orbital parameters. The mismatch between adiabatic and the true waveforms could prevent signals from being detected or lead to biased parameter estimates.

In \cite{Berry2016a}, we investigated jumps in the orbital parameters from passing through a resonance. We used the same approximate self-force as Flanagan and Hinderer~\cite{Flanagan2012}. The size of jumps depends upon the magnitude of the self-force, the resonance time and the relative $r$--$\theta$ phase~\cite{Kevorkian1987,VanDeMeent2013,Berry2016a}. Jumps are most significant for low-order resonances, like the $2$:$3$ resonance, because higher-order resonances come closer the covering the entire $r$--$\theta$ plane (like nonresonant orbits). The jump magnitude is sensitive to the orbital parameters on resonance, and decreases for lower eccentricity or lower inclination orbits~\cite{Flanagan2012a}: there can be no resonances for circular orbits.

To assess the impact of resonances on detectability, we studied an astrophysical population of EMRIs that could be detectable with eLISA, assuming a two-year mission~\cite{Amaro-Seoane2012a}. We considered $10 M_\odot$ black holes inspiralling into $10^4$--$10^7 M_\odot$ supermassive black holes with a uniform distribution of spins. The initial eccentricity distribution followed Hopman and Alexander~\cite{Hopman2005}. As gravitational-wave emission circularises orbits~\cite{Peters1964}, we found that when important low-order resonances are encountered the eccentricity is small. Accordingly, the resonant jumps are also small. The match with adiabatic waveforms are good enough to still detect EMRIs in most cases~\cite{Berry2016a}. Considering the distribution of signal-to-noise ratios $\rho$ for the EMRIs before accounting for resonances and after including the reduction from imperfect waveforms, we find that $\sim4\%$ of signals drop below the assumed detection threshold $\rho_\mathrm{thres} = 15$.

In summary, transient resonances are a generic feature of EMRIs. Passing through resonance causes a jump in the evolution: the jump depends upon the phase on resonance, its size depends upon the orbit and the resonance. Ignoring resonances leads to waveform mismatch, but jumps should be small for most EMRIs because of their eccentricity. Therefore, detectability is not significantly reduced. The effect of resonances on parameter estimation is still to be investigated.

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This work was supported in part by STFC and the Cambridge Philosophical Society. This is LIGO document reference LIGO-P1600349.

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Chennai Kasi theatre booked for allowing more than 50% occupancy for 'Master'
However, the fine levied on the theatre is just Rs 5,000 and this led to many people on social media questioning the efficacy of rules.
Chennai police on Wednesday booked owners of the popular Kasi theatre in Ashok Nagar for allowing more than 50 percent occupancy at a screening of Vijay's 'Master'. The much awaited Vijay and Vijay Sethupathi starrer, was released in many states across the country on Wednesday and witnessed massive crowds in Tamil Nadu and Kerala.
The theatre management has been booked under section 188 (Disobedience to order duly promulgated by public servant), 269 (Negligent act likely to spread infection of disease and causing danger to life) of the Indian Penal Code. Visuals from inside the theatre showed people occupying the majority of the seats in clear violation of COVID-19 regulation norms like physical distancing. Many are not wearing masks at all.
The movie Master, starring Vijay, Vijay Sethupathi and Malavika Mohanan in lead roles is directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj. Though the movie was slated to be released last April, it was postponed due to COVID-19 pandemic.
Large crowds were witnessed at various theatres in Chennai even before the release, to buy movie tickets. TNM has earlier reported massive crowd queued up without following physical distancing or without masks, in front of multiple theatres including Rohini in Koyambedu and Ganga theatre in Kolathur, to get the tickets.
The Tamil Nadu government recently allowed 100% occupancy in theatres. This decision came after actors Vijay, Simbu and theatre associations approached Chief Minister Edappadi Palanisami requesting him that the only way the industry can cope with the pandemic is if theatres are allowed to function at full occupancy. However, this move by the government was met with much criticism from the public and medical experts.
The government however was forced to go back on this order after the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Madras High Court intervened. The MHA wrote to the Tamil Nadu Chief Secretary pointing out that the state government's order to allow 100% occupancy is in contradiction to the Unlock guidelines issued by the MHA in October and directed the state government to withdraw its order. The Madras High Court too criticised the state, following which, the state took back its order on January 8.
Master's was also released in Kerala on Wednesday, as the first film to be screened after the theatres were reopened following the pandemic.
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"Winter's Bone" wins best film at Gotham Awards
"Winter's Bone," a stark tale of a young woman trying to keep her family together, won best feature film on Monday night at the Gotham Awards, a key event for independent movies.
The film revolves around a small group of people living in the rural mountains of southern Missouri who are involved in making a form of crystal methamphetamine, commonly called "crank." It also won best ensemble performance at the New York-based awards.1
The best documentary trophy was given to "The Oath," which tells parallel stories about Abu Jandal, Osama bin Laden's former bodyguard and a free man who drives a taxi in Yemen, and Salim Hamdan, a former Guantanamo Bay prisoner caught up in a legal battle to win his release.
The Gotham Awards are held annually by the Independent Feature Project, an nonprofit organization founded in 1979 that supports independent filmmaking. The awards give film fans an indication of the top independent movies of the year heading into Hollywood's film award season.
Ronald Bronstein was named breakthrough actor for his work in "Daddy Longlegs," playing a divorced father of two young boys whom he sees only a couple of weeks a year.
Kevin Asch won the breakthrough director category for his debut feature, "Holy Rollers," which starred Jesse Eisenberg as a young man from an Orthodox Jewish community who is lured into dealing drugs.
"Littlerock," was named best film without a distribution deal, while special tribute awards were given to actor Robert Duvall, actress Hilary Swank, "Black Swan" director Darren Aronofsky and producer and screenwriter James Schamus.
The documentary "Waiting for Superman," which examines problems in the U.S. school system, won the festival genius audience award, a new Gotham Awards category this year. To be eligible, a film must have won an audience award at a U.S. or Canadian film festival from November 2009 to October 2010.
Movies and performances singled out at the Gothams are often similar to those nominated for Independent Spirit Awards, another key set of honors for indie movies that is organized by Los Angeles-based group, Film Independent.
"Winter's Bone" was made for a budget of around $2 million and also won the top award at the Sundance Film Festival earlier this year.
At last year's Gotham Awards, "The Hurt Locker" won best feature and went on to win best film at the Oscars.
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China and the world set to embrace the merciful, peaceful year of rabbit
Preview of the coming issue
Carrefour finds the going tough in China
Maid to Order
Mysteries written in blood
Historical records and Caucasian features of locals suggest link with Roman Empire.
Winning Charm
Coastal Yantai banks on little things that matter to grow
New rules to hit property market
The State Council launched a new round of measures to rein in property prices.
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Is Dubya an Agent of the New World Order? (tags)
Conspiracy is as American as apple pie. Every day in America, in state and federal courts, some defendant faces charges of conspiracy. I submit that since 1891, a conspiracy has existed, forged by British imperialist Cecil Rhodes, and others, to reduce America to a vassal state of the New World Order. It is beyond cavil that the policies of Dubya (George W. Bush) have been an absolute disaster for America. Could Dubya be working for the NWO?
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The Iraq War is crashing our economy! We also now know that it was launched by the Bush-Cheney Gang based on 935 certifiable lies. Yet, Sen. Barbara Mikulski (D-MD) continues to vote to fund it to the tune of $514 billion. Her excuse is that she "supports the troops." Vietnam War veteran, nurse and Peace activist, Ms. Madeleine Mysko, isn't buying Mikulski's dubious line. She wants the war ended and the troop brought safely back home, now.
There is no justice in the capitalist courts! Kille Cops go free. Sean Bell. (tags)
The killer cops that shot Sean Bell 50 times go free. There is no justice in the capitalist courts!
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Rep. Ron Paul (R-TX) has taken a lot of hits during his campaign for the White House. What scares folks about this guy? I went to hear him speak, on April 14, 2008, at Goucher College, Towson, MD. Unlike some dubious liberals in the Congress, Rep. Paul voted against the USA Patriot Act. He also wants to end the Iraq War and bring the troops home, now; and to dismantle America's global empire before it bankrupts the country. Sounds like Ralph Nader to me!
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A scathing indictment of Bush-Cheney policy broadly with a special focus on the Iraq war and in a little historical context.
U.S. law threatens our privacy (tags)
*Pop* Goes The Weasel. The Arrogant Amerikan Empire.
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Eric Daley, who was fleeing a traffic stop with more than two pounds, struck and killed trooper Johnson. Ironically it was not the state but Daley, described as a libertarian, who repeatedly failed to accept responsibility for his actions.
Republicans Plan to make PATRIOT Act Permanent (tags)
If this goes through, it will effectively end 227 years of constitutional rule in America. WHERE ARE OUR CIVIL LIBERTIES? Where is the freedom that had made America great?
Disturbing Similarities of History - The Third Reich and the Presidency of George Bush (tags)
I just threw this timeline together, so it isn't perfect; I'm still working on it. However, notice the striking and horrifyingly blatant similarities between the two...
Orwellian Poindexter IAO planed BEFORE 911 !! (tags)
Just like unPatriot Act -- set in motion before 9-11 ... get the word out so the brain-dead corporate media doesn't roll over
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STAY FOCUSED: if the TOTAL INFORMATION AWARENESS part of HOMELAND SECURITY isn't amended then there will be no future dissent; it's "BIG BROTHER"! CONTACT YOUR SENATORS NOW! (they're voting on it THIS WEEK!)
ACTION! When Even Safire Is Afraid Of HOMELAND SECURITY Act, You Know It's BAD ! (tags)
When even right-wing fanatics like William Safire are afraid of the "Homeland Security Act", then you know it's scarey. Even though it doesn't have the gut appeal of the War On Iraq, CONTACT your senators NOW ! E-mail at www.congress.org or call NOW!
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When even right-wing fanatics like William Safire are afraid of the "Homeland Security Act", then you know it's scarey. Even though it doesn't have the gut appeal of the War On Iraq, you should be contacting your senator NOW !
Introducing the Information Awareness Office (tags)
YOU ARE A SUSPECT: regarding the current homeland security act.
Not In Our Name Organizes Day of Mass Resistance (tags)
"Not In Our Name," the umbrella group under which all individuals, activists and political groups can unite against the massive world war called by the Bush government, held a conference to begin the organizing of a National Day of Mass Resistance against the war.


Jungsik bills itself as specialising in New Korean cuisine. When planning the trip to Seoul it seemed like a good place to check out to compare with other Korean food experiences and a New York Times review of the NYC branch in February added to the anticipation. Sunday lunch was booked and on the day, a quick taxi ride meant I would be in the Gangnam-gu district in plenty of time. Despite a few false starts down increasingly narrow back streets the taxi driver eventually found the address. As we drew up he pointed to an anonymous looking building to show where the restaurant should be but I was none the wiser.
It was a cool, bright day, so with time to spare ahead of the reservation it made sense to have a stroll round the immediate area. I ended up in Dosan Park, a public garden, established to commemorate An Chang-Ho who was an independence activist in the early 20th century. The sheltered park was mostly very peaceful until a large marmalade cat chose its moment to disperse a huge flock of magpies. Brief mayhem and it all settled back down before I sauntered back to the general area of the restaurant, even though I had no idea where it actually was. Luckily, a car park attendant was able to help and after a trip to the third floor in the anonymous rusty building I was there. The lift had been no more informative for non-Korean speaker about the location of the restaurant than the sign outside.
The entrance to the restaurant and hostess station was directly opposite the lift. The main dining room consisted of two tables for two people, a table for 10 and a table for 8. The larger tables were already in full swing for lunch. There are also couple of smaller rooms off the main area with single tables for private dining. The mood is quite formal with linen tablecloths on the tables. The tall windows at the end of the room were shaded with dark Venetian blinds although occasionally there was a flicker of shadows from magpies chasing each other in Dosan Park.
It is possible to see some of the kitchen activity although a frosted glass window screens the majority of the view of the pass. The lunch menu was a choice between a 4-course menu for 40,000 won or the chef's 5-course tasting menu for 70,000 won. Some of the individual dishes on the a la carte meant that the four course option was more attractive option. Bottled water was ordered and it was a bit of a surprise to end up with Harrogate Spring Water on the table, but not unpleasant.
Orders taken and three amuses bouches were delivered to the table. The first was a small portion of homemade tofu with soybean paste. It looked tempting but the tofu managed to be next to tasteless and it needed the soybean paste to redeem it. The next was a lobster chip with curry sauce. This was the star of the three. The light lobster crisp had a deep satisfying lobster flavour and the curry sauce packed a nice spicy flavour with some heat too. The third amuse bouche of cured salmon combined with cucumber, green fruit (grape) and wasabi dressing steered towards a light, refreshing way to round things off before the actual meal. Bread was excellent. Warm Korean green pepper and cheese baguette rolls were so tasty that I ended up asking for more.
The first course was Junksikdang Mushroom. This consisted of a slow-cooked egg, dashi sauce, kimchi, mushrooms, cucumber and a parmesan chip on top. The parmesan chip was wonderfully light and airy and its flavour combined well with the mushrooms and the dashi broth. The kimchi added punch in a supporting role. The flavours combined well but had a sharp edge until the star of the dish was properly introduced. Bursting the egg yolk into the mix tied everything together where the lusciousness of the egg made the dish much more decadent. The egg and the kimchi combined particularly well. This was a lovely start to the meal proper.
In a departure to any other menu in a finer dining restaurant the next course was a bibimbap course. I'd only learnt how to eat bibimbap properly on the flight over (Thank you Air Asiana). My choice was the sea urchin dish. This combined sea urchin with kimchi, kim puree, fried millet and onion. Stirring all ingredients together to make a uniform mix before eating is totally contradictory to how a middle class English kid is raised so I couldn't resist holding some of the sea urchin aside from the other ingredients. In the context of this meal, the total dish was a bit dry although the sea urchin provided a wonderful marine wallop when it came through in any forkful. I would love this as an early morning dish after a night on the beer.
The main course was a choice of fish or meat and I went for the Five Senses Pork Belly. The pork had been slow cooked for 13 hours and the resulting belly meat was incredibly tender and had a delicate, thin crispy crust to make it special. As the core of the dish, the flavours of the pork were wonderful. The other senses were "sweet" in the form of raisin sauce, "sour" coming from the pickled chilli on top of the meat as well as the hot and sour broth and "hot" from the overall dish. The broth also contained cucumber, mushroom and seaweed and was a wonderful pairing with the pork. This was a really tasty feelgood main course.
Sweet course was billed as raspberry cremeux with litchi. This was a set raspberry milk dessert with raspberry sauce, litchi sorbet and cinnamon crumble. The unannounced portion of the dessert was spinach sponge whose green colouring that looked like an alien presence on the plate. Unfortunately it tasted pretty alien too. The raspberry portions of the dessert were alright but nothing to get excited about and the cinnamon crumble was okay too. The one element of the dessert that worked was the litchi sorbet and it was absolutely superb.
Post-dessert, the restaurant offered a range of teas or coffees and I went for a brown rice tea that was very tasty with a flavour reminiscent of celeriac. The final presentation with the bill was almonds dusted with sugar powder.
In a heartbeat. The mushroom and pork dishes were wonderful and the overall impression of the meal was that there were other dishes on the menu that sounded equally interesting justifying another visit. It would also be good to try the New York restaurant to see how well it compares.


As political turmoil continues in the UK over the Brexit deal that will allow the country to leave the European Union, many expats are left in a state of uncertainty, not knowing what will happen in a just a few weeks time.
Universities in particular are concerned as the issue affects students from the EU already studying in the UK, those who want to study in the UK and staff who are EU citizens.
As a result several bodies that represent universities have written to the Government and politicians urging them to sort out a deal and warning them that the current situation leaves many unsure of their future, particularly if the UK leaves the EU without a deal.


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Wikipedia defines 'Praise' as an 'act of making positive statements about a person, object or idea, either in public or privately.' Normally, praising a person is associated with his accomplishments, achievements and his hard work. Praising a person makes him feel good, and good bosses always praise their team.
But, the activity of praising has some deep, psychological side-effects as well, and such is the intensity of this harmful effects that sometimes it's better not to praise in order to get things done.
Khan Academy's founder Salman Khan has written a beautiful blog wherein he has explained why he won't praise his son, even if he has done the right thing. He explains that a child's brain develops as its used more, and once praised has been lavished on the child, this development hampers.
Scientific research has shown that consistent praising of a child leads to unhappiness, disinterest in study and sports, and a shocking depression early on.
Yes, child psychology is way too different than the psychology of an employee who is well trained, expert and professional in whatever he is doing. But the internal wiring of human beings are similar, and age is just a number. If unnecessary and untimely praise can negatively affect a child, there is no reason not to believe that praise can be harmful for employees as well.
The entrepreneur, who is also the leader of his tribe, the head of his organization, needs to understand the complex mechanism which goes behind praising, so that his employees are not de-motivated, and they are wasted.
One of my friends who worked in an assembly line of a popular automobile company in Pune shared one interesting story about his boss. Every day at 4.00 PM, couple of hours before the day finished, his manager would enter the production division, and praise every employee one by one. It was a fixed, non-stop 'routine' which he followed every day. Some old-timers used to say that this praise was nothing but a 'to-do' item in his list, and after 4.30 PM, he used to tick off this 'activity'.
That's it. Praising was one of those tasks which he routinely did, without any break.
No, this didn't work, and none of the employees ever felt truly praised.
Be genuine, and true to praising and it will work wonders. Make it a routine, an activity, and it will hopelessly bomb.
Such feedbacks actually take all the fun away. Let the employee live the high point of his career, in a better way; let him hog the limelight. Constructive feedback from the manager can wait for some other time. Such feedback or suggestions actually create a doubt in the employee's mind, and make him wonder whether he did the right thing?
The first step is, banish that 'Employee of the Month' contest. Instead of a delight, the prize actually diminishes the whole point of praise. After the end of the month/quarter, every employee thinks of the winner, and sub-consciously pictures him/her as the 'Employee of the Month'. It becomes a race, and the surprise element is lost forever.
Praising should be done when no one expects it. It makes it more powerful, and more effective.
The smart boss will identify the most result oriented employees within few months of their joining. The work performed by them speaks volume about their capability and potential. Now, consistently praising them in front of their other 'less-efficient' colleagues can be actually harmful. On one hand, it can inflate an unnecessary ego in them and on the other hand others may be feel offended and/or jealous. Although you as an entrepreneur can't help the jealousy factor, but yes, you can strike a perfect balance while praising.
Once the potential of an employee is known, the limits of excellence should be expanded in a way which makes them hungrier for praise and good words; and not make them over-confident.
Remember, every human mind is unique in nature, and it takes deliberate planning and motivation to make them reach their full potential. You as the leader of your cult (read company) need to nurture the talent, understand their strong and weak points, and accordingly help them grow.
Praising for small accomplishments, which you know anyone can perform in the organization can make them complacent early on; and they may not give in their 100%. Like Salman Khan mentioned in the blog of Khan Academy, excessive praising can halt this development of brain, and lead to mediocrity.
Praising is a very powerful tool for motivating others, but like with every powerful tool, it has it's side-effects. Use it judiciously, and intelligently; and it can make wonders. Use it recklessly, without any planning, and it can destroy the full capabilities of the employee.
"5 Secrets of Praising: How Should The Entrepreneur Praise His Employees", 5 out of 5 based on 1 ratings.


Quietly aching ambient pop ephemera riven with a bittersweet sehnsucht. Recorded with no overdubs by a former puppeteer.
"Kietsuzukeru Echo / 消え続けるエコー (loosely translated to 'Disappearing Echo') is Tokyo, Japan stalwart Hisato Higuchi's second offering for Root Strata - his first being an a cappella track for the Tsuki No Seika 7" series in 2011. After over two decades of releases on P.S.F., Family Vineyard, Apollolaan and a steady string on his own imprint Ghost Disc, Hisato's latest effort marks a stylistic, yet finely distilled, return to his earliest live sets from the mid 1990's - documented in the P.S.F. record 初期作品集 Early Works.


Hey Scotty I went to a stealership to have my compression checked cause I had a misfire recently that was fixed by cleaning the spark plug maybe the gasoline or the fact that the car was underrevved by my mom cause I gave it to her for a day or I don t know, I m not a mechanic, but now it runs brand new, I had the compression 10, 12, 10, 14 bar, gasoline engine, 1.8 tfsi 93.000 miles.The missfire happened in the 12 bar cylinder.Should I be concerned about the difference in pressure?I mean the car runs great, is powerfull, is smooth, doesn t smoke, doesn t overheat but drinks some oil (it was drinking oil ever since it was brand new and now it drinks as much, it s normal for this one to use, it shouldn t be but whatever) maybe they didn t check the pressure right just so they can make me buy a new engine or new all 4 pistons, cylinder head, head gasket, engine block and many more things, cause that was their opinion on fixing the problem.What do you think, it needs a rebuild?Is there some magic oil that can fix my problem?Or "If it works, don t fix it" haha.Thank you!
What year, make, model? Some newer models burn oil like nothing doing, by design.


It has long been settled law that a repudiatory breach of contract (or termination of contract) does not automatically discharge the parties from performance of their remaining primary obligations. Rather, it gives the innocent party a choice between treating those obligations as discharged or affirming the contract in order to wait to see whether the guilty party performs its obligations when the time comes.
The Court of Appeal has recently reviewed this important principle in a recent case.
The original dispute arose out of a contract for the sale of 35 containers of cotton. Cottonex, the shippers, (c) contracted with MSC (m) as carrier for various shipments from Bandar Abbas and Jebel Ali to buyers (b) in Chittagong.
Subsequent to the contract the price of raw cotton fell significantly moving the market against the buyers. Citing issues with the bills of lading, the containers were rejected by buyers and remained at the port.
The containers were owned by M and pursuant to their contract of carriage with C a failure to return them within 14 days gave rise to container demurrage charges.
In circumstances where C refused to accept that they had title to the goods and where the consignee buyers refused to take delivery the containers simply remained at the port incurring demurrage charges.
The carrier was unable to dispose of the contents because the containers were under the control of customs authorities who refused to release the containers without an order from the local court. No party was prepared to apply for such an order.
Months later C wrote to M indicating they did not have title to the goods and could not re-deliver. Four months later in February 2012 an attempt was made to break the deadlock whereby M offered to sell the containers to C to resolve matters, a deal which broke down.
M eventually issued proceedings for the outstanding charges.
The main issue on appeal was whether or not the charges continued to run until the containers were returned to the carrier in lieu of which they could, in principle, run indefinitely (as argued by the carrier) or whether the carrier's right to claim demurrage came to an end as soon as the contracts had been repudiated. If the latter the Court had to consider the point at which the contract had been repudiated.
The Court of Appeal rejected the carrier's argument that demurrage could continue to run indefinitely.
The Court took the view that the commercial purpose of the contract had been frustrated and the containers lost. That point was in February 2012 when the carrier attempted to sell the containers to S and the negotiation broke down. There was no reasonable prospect of the containers being redelivered thereafter.
The Court indicated that it was not possible for M to affirm the contract since the contracts had automatically come to an end in February 2012.
The Court accordingly held that M was entitled to recover the charges incurred from 14 days after delivery to Chittagong through to February 2012. At that point the containers were held to be lost and damages were payable by reference to the value of the containers on that date.
The principle that a contract can automatically terminate by breach of contract in certain circumstances is significant and would appear to modify the well established principle that repudiation does not bring a contract to an end unless it is accepted by the innocent party.


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Enjoy Music At The Beach Or Around The Pool With This New Wireless Speaker From Kew Labs
Mark Sparrow Contributor
Technology journalist specializing in audio and photography
The Kew Labs K1 speaker is small enough to pack in a sports bag but big enough to make plenty of noise to exercise with.
Kew Labs
Kew Labs, the USA-based tech brand, has launched an affordable new wireless speaker for people on the move. The K1 features a tough rubber wraparound shell, and waterproof design that's ideal for picnics, barbecues, outdoor parties and traveling.
The K1 features twin speakers with a combined rating of 10W of amplification that can produce a 360-degree audio experience with a good level of bass thanks to a passive radiator at the rear. The speaker can be clutched comfortably in the hand although it doesn't have an anchor point for a wrist strap, so it probably needs a case if it's going to be used as a portable.
Despite its relatively compact dimensions, the K1 can is fairly loud and it's possible to crank the volume up without any unpleasant distortion thanks to those two carefully tuned 5-watt drivers. The tone of the K1 is suited to all genres of music, whether rock, rap, pop or classical. The combination of the drivers and the rear-facing passive bass radiator creates a natural sound with even distribution which means it's not too fussy about where it's placed.
The top of the Kew Labs K1 wireless speaker features large buttons for controlling the speaker, and each button features a color inlay to match the speaker grille.
The K1 is pill-shaped and features a metallic speaker grille that's available in silver and gunmetal grey finishes, as well as bright red and a black and yellow design, lending a contemporary feel to the speaker. The rubber inlay buttons for volume and play controls match the colored grills and make it easy to locate the K1's buttons at a glance.
The K1 speaker is water resistant to IPX4 standard, which means it's fine with small spillages, water splashes and an occasional shower of rain. While it's not totally waterproof, the K1 would probably be fine for use around a pool, on a beach, or even in a shower room if you find you simply can't wash without a soundtrack.
The Kew Labs K1 is available in a range of colors and is very affordable.
A 2,600mAh rechargeable lithium-ion battery powers the K1 and provides up 8 to 12 hours of constant playing time. There's also an auto power-down feature to save battery life when the speaker isn't paired with a smartphone, and LED lights show when the speaker is fully charged to prevent overcharging. Running Bluetooth version 4.2, the K1 speaker can operate up to 10m away from the streaming source and there's also a 3.5mm jack for connecting a TV, laptop and any other analog devices. The Micro USB charging port and 3.5mm analog input are hidden behind a waterproof opening.
Also included in the K1 is a hands-free call and conferencing function for making and taking calls. An omnidirectional microphone is built in and also functions as a microphone for Apple Siri and Google Now voice commands.
Pricing: The Kew Labs K1 speaker is available for $38.95 / £41 in black combined with yellow, red, grey or silver at Amazon and Amazon UK
More info: www.kewlabstech.com
Playtime at 75% volume Minimum of 8 hours
Audio Output 5W x 2
Battery Capacity 2,600 mAh
Range 10m effective range
Dimensions 185 x 55 x 66mm
Bluetooth Version V 4.2
Waterproofing Rating IPX4 (water resistant and splash proof)
Frequency Response 140Hz - 20k Hz
Charging Time 3.5 hours
Drivers 2 x 40mm
1 pc passive radiator: 40 x 100mm
Mark Sparrow
I've been a print and online journalist covering technology and industry for around 35 years. In that time I've written for both Mac and PC titles as well as spending ma...


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The following easy will give a complete history of John Wayles Jefferson and all his contributions. The essay has been divided into the sections ranging from his early life with his family and finally ending with his career. More attention has been given to career for trying to capture his contributions to the society (Whitehead).
Jefferson's Biography
John was born in 1835 as a son of Eston Hemings, a slave born in the 1808 in Monticello. Sally Hemings was John's mother. John was Sally's last child. All of Sally's children had different races. However, it is believed that Thomas Jefferson was the father of all Sally's children. Sally's children are also believed to have the seven eighth probability of having a European origin even though they had been all from mixed races. Although Sally's children were slaves as a result of their mother's slave status, the law in Virginia recognized them to be lawfully white.
A DNA study done in 1998 at one descendant of Eston's origin found out that both Jefferson's and his descendants DNA matched. The results of the DNA test have confirmed that the members of Eston's family were actually the true descendants of Thomas Jefferson. This discovery as well as a great volume of the historical evidence has forced a lot of historians to agree that there had been a true connection between Jefferson's family with Eston's family. The discovery has disapproved the traditional belief held in Jefferson family that Carr family being Jefferson's relatives were the fathers of Sally's children.
A will written by Jefferson freed both Madison Hemings and Eston immediately after Jefferson's death in the year 1826. Eston was actually released as a slave before the required age of 21. Eston purchased the property in the year 1830 at the place called Charlottesville. Soon after, Eston and his brother Madison built a house where they lived with their mother Sally until she died in 1835.
Eston Hemings lived in the years 1808 and 1856 and was the smallest kid in Sally Hemings' family. His freedom to rule was granted to him by his father through his will (Mihalkanin 11). Thomas Jefferson lived between the years 1743 and 1826. Heming trained for the profession of a wood maker and worked in this profession for several years (Wise and John 26). While working at this place, Eston got into the affair with a lady called Julia Ann Isaac in 1832; and in 1837, they relocated to Chillicothe, Ohio. During their stay at Chillicothe, Ohio, Heming changed his career and trained as a professional player of violin and as well became a leader of the band. Through his proffesion, Heming was able to earn his family a good living. Heming and his family decided to move to Madison, Ohio, in 1852.They decided to change the surname of Hemings to the new surname Jefferson to be able to penetrate and live harmonically in the white society. The family of Heming was blessed with three kids: Anne Wayles Jefferson (1836-1866) , Bevery Frederick Jefferson (1838-1908), and John Wayles Jefferson (1835-1892)(Mihalkanin 43).
Now, John Wayles Jefferson's life will be analyzed. He enrolled in the united military in 1861. At this time, John was only 26 years old. This united military was based in Madison, Wisconsin. Immediately after joining, the leaders were able to note his potential, and he was given a position to command the 8th infantry at the united military base during the Civil War that took place in America at that time (Mihalkanin 24). Through his determination, he was able to rise through the hierarchy to the top most positions. For instance, on 28 September1961 he was made a major, and on 23 April 1963 he became the lieutenant colonel. Later, during the following year, he was made a colonel on 16 June 1964. John Wayles played a significant role during the battle of the US Civil War (Wise and John 26). During this war, Jefferson was seriously wounded at the Corinth and Vicksburg. During his period as a commander, it was very hard for his troop to note or suspect his African heritage because of his white ancestry and appearance. Thus, John was dismissed from the military service on 11 October 1864 just after working for four years. His brother, Beverly Jefferson, had also started the united military service on 17 May 1861 for the contract of the period of three months. John was, thereafter, dismissed from the white military on 21 August 1861 (Wise and John 26).
Post War Career.
After his dismissal from the military as the colonel, John W. Jefferson embarked more on his activity as the newspaper correspondent. This work of writing articles engaged him even when he was in the military service and, therefore, he found a lot of ease going ahead with it. He wrote and published the articles about his experience (Mihalkanin 17). John later decided to move to Memphis, Tennessee. There, he started a business of buying and selling cotton and became a very prominent business person in the area. He established his own company under the name Continental Cotton company dealing with the same business of buying and selling cotton. Before joining the military service at Madison, John and his brother had successfully owned and managed the American House hotel in the city of Madison. Beverly, John's brother, was the manager of the hotel. The two ones also opened another hotel in Rasdall house in Madison. Beverly later left the hotel in 1871 and started to manage a baggage express line and an omnibus that he founded in the year of 1869. John's life can be said to have gone through various challenges and successes. His life was full of ups and downs, and John remained determined. On 12 June 1892, John died and was buried at his family's plot at the cemetery located in Forest Hill. John never married during his lifetime but he left a large estate to his family after his death.
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Q: using IOC container with IdentityFactory Middleware I am trying to understand the UserManagerFactory middleware explained here per request lifetime management for usermanager.
I created this class which I am calling from the Startup Configuration method
public class CustomUserManagerProvider
{
    public static CustomUserStore<CustomUser> CreateCustomUserStore()
    {
        return new CustomUserStore<CustomUser>(/*Need to inject dependencies here*/);
    }

    public static CustomUserManager CreateCustomUserManager(IdentityFactoryOptions<CustomUserManager> options,
        IOwinContext context)
    {
        return new CustomUserManager(context.Get<CustomUserStore<CustomUser>>());
    }
}

And the Startup Configuration
public void Configuration(IAppBuilder app)
    {
        app.CreatePerOwinContext(CustomUserManagerProvider.CreateCustomUserStore);
        app.CreatePerOwinContext<IngramUserManager>(CustomUserManagerProvider.CreateCustomUserManager);
        ////....Other things
    }

Now, My CustomUserStore has some dependencies which I want to inject in the constructor.
The composition root of the IOC container knows how to resolve these dependencies.
How do I make the CustomUserManagerProvider DI container aware(If that makes sense)...
Although this works
public static CustomUserStore<CustomUser> CreateCustomUserStore()
    {
        var dependency = DependencyResolver.Current.GetService<ISomeDependency>();
        return new CustomUserStore<CustomUser>(dependency);
    }

But, I was trying to avoid the service locator (anti)pattern. Is this my only option, Is this even right??
I am using Ninject.
Cant I just create a UserManager in requestScope in the composition root and inject into the controllers, wont that be the same thing?
In a web app, is CreatePerOwinContext same as creating InRequestScope?

A: Yes, you can inject the UserManager into your controllers a different way if you like, there's nothing that requires using the CreatePerOwinContext/IdentityFactoryMiddleware.

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Any individual, group or organization may apply to place an exhibit or display in the Library for the purpose of benefiting the residents of the community and patrons of the Library.
An Application is required for all exhibits and/or displays and is subject to the same terms and conditions as set forth for the use of the Library's public spaces.
Individuals and/or organizations are responsible for hanging their own displays.
The hanging of all displays must be approved by the Director before installation.
Nothing is to be mounted or attached to any other wall, cabinet, furniture, windows, doors, etc. of the Library without the express written approval of the Director.
Exhibits shall be hung and removed in accordance with the dates and times specified on the Application Form. Failure to comply with such time frames may result in removal of the display by the Library staff. The Library assumes no responsibility for the items at any time.
The Library does not provide any specific insurance for any display or exhibit items nor items in their care, custody and control.
The sale of Art or other items on exhibit or display at the Library by residents, groups, organizations and/or artists is subject to a commission to the Library of 20%. Such commission may be waived or reduced in the event the sale benefits another non-profit or not-for-profit organization. Such waiver or reduction is at the sole discretion of the Library or its Designee.
Due to the increased cost of insurance, the Ruth Keeler Memorial Library is no longer able to provide insurance coverage for temporary exhibits. Therefore, the Library now requires that each exhibitor sign a Waiver/Release form, releasing the Library of liability for any damage, loss, theft or other injury. Each exhibitor should also obtain, or check whether his or her existing insurance already provides, whatever insurance protection he or she feels is appropriate. Please note: The sale of art on exhibit is subject to a commission to the Library of 20%.
The Library reserves the right to request a percentage of profits from sales of exhibit or display materials.
The Library reserves the right to request a percentage of profits from sales of promotional, educational and cultural material sold by an individual or organization using the Library's public spaces.
The Library reserves the right to allow admission fees and request a percentage of such fees.
Authors and performers invited to appear at the Library who wish to sell their books, tapes, compact disks or other materials at said appearance may do so subject to an agreement that a specified percentage of the sales are to be donated to the Library pursuant to an arrangement made in advance by the Library or its designee. The applicant is solely responsible for collection and payment of sales tax, if applicable.
The Library selects materials for the entertainment and enlightenment of its community. Criteria include, but are not restricted to, community interests, literary interests, intellectual interests, history/current events, recreational interests, and do-it-yourself.
We support the American Library Association Bill of Rights and the Freedom to Read statements on file in the Library.
The Ruth Keeler Memorial Library provides wireless Internet connectivity for library patrons with Wireless enabled devices. Patrons may be asked to present a library card from the Ruth Keeler Memorial Library to utilize this service.
By choosing to utilize this free, wireless service you agree to abide by the Library's Acceptable Use Policy that prohibits abusive or illegal activity while using the Library's Internet service.
Copies are available at the Library Information Desk and at the public access computer stations.
It is the responsibility of the user to understand this Acceptable Use Policy and his/her obligation to refrain from viewing inappropriate websites, spamming or any illegal activities.
Use of the wireless network is at your own risk and the Ruth Keeler Memorial Library is not responsible for any damage that may occur to your computer while connected.
Due to insurance limitations and warranties, library staff members cannot configure your device.
The Library assumes no responsibility for any alterations or interference with a device's configuration, operation, or data files resulting from connection to the wireless network.
Virus and security protection is the user's responsibility. The Library assumes no responsibility for damage, theft, or loss of any kind to a user's equipment, software, data files or other personal property brought into or used at the Library's facilities.
The Library cannot guarantee that the service will be available at any specific time.
Patrons shall defend, indemnify and hold the Ruth Keeler Memorial Library, its officers, employees and agents harmless against all claims, actions, and judgments based upon or arising out of the patron's use of Library wireless connections.
The Ruth Keeler Memorial Library recognizes that sound, ethical standards of conduct serve to increase the effectiveness of the Library's Board of Trustees (the "Board"), employees and volunteers. Actions based on an ethical code of conduct promote public confidence and attainment of the Library's goals.
The Library is also committed to avoiding any situation in which the existence of conflicts of interest of any Trustee or employee may call into question the integrity of the management or operation of the Library.
The Board has therefore adopted the following Policy concerning ethical standards and the disclosure and resolution of any conflicts of interest. This Policy is intended to supplement, but not replace, any applicable state and federal laws.
A. "Employees" for purposes of this Policy includes paid and unpaid individuals who perform work at the Library on a regular and continuing basis (whether full time or part time), but not independent contractors retained by the Library to supply good or services or perform specific tasks.
B. This Policy does not specifically mention the Library's officers because, under its bylaws, only a Trustee can be an officer of the Library and therefore all officers are necessarily covered by this Policy.
A. No Trustee or employee shall directly or indirectly solicit, accept or receive any gift or favor (whether in the form of cash, check, loan, credit, services, travel, entertainment, hospitality, promise or any other form) from any individual or entity that (i) has done, or is seeking to do, business with the Library; (ii) has been, or is seeking to become, a competitor of the Library; or (iii) has received, or is seeking to receive, a grant or other financial commitment from the Library; provided that this does not preclude the acceptance of any gift or favor having a value of less than Seventy-Five Dollars if it could not reasonably be inferred that such gift or favor (i) would (or was intended to) influence that Trustee or employee in the performance of his or her duties or (ii) was (or was intended to be) a reward for any action on his or her part related to the Library. However, the Board encourages the writing of letters or notes expressing gratitude or appreciation to Library employees.
B. No Trustee or employee shall receive or enter into any agreement, express or implied, for compensation for services to be rendered in relation to any matter before the Board.
C. No Trustee or employee shall engage in, solicit, negotiate for, or promise to accept private employment or render services to private interests when such employment or service creates a conflict with or impairs the proper discharge of his or her official duties.
D. No Trustee or employee shall use or permit the use of the property or facilities owned by or leased to the Library for anything other than the purposes specifically allowed under the Policies of the Library or for any activities not approved by the Board or the Library Director.
E. No Trustee or employee shall disclose confidential information acquired by him or her in the course of his or her duties or use such information to further his or her personal interest. Nor shall he or she disclose matters discussed during an executive session of the Board, whether or not such matters are considered confidential.
F. No employee shall hire or directly supervise, evaluate, promote, review or discipline any other employee who is a "Relative" (as defined below) without the prior approval of the Board. In the event that marriage or other change of circumstances results in a situation not in compliance with this provision, the Board must be notified and approve.
A. Any proposed "Related Party Transaction" involves a Conflict of Interest. A "Related Party Transaction" is any transaction, agreement or other arrangement in which the Library is a participant and any Trustee or employee or any "Related Party" has any direct or indirect financial interest or would derive any other substantial personal benefit. A "Related Party" means any "Relative" of a Trustee or employee and any entity in which a Trustee, employee, or any Relative of a Trustee or employee has a thirty-five percent or greater ownership or beneficial interest or, in the case of a partnership or professional corporation, a five percent or greater ownership or beneficial interest. A "Relative" means any (i) any ancestor, sibling, child, grandchild, or great-grandchild of a Trustee or employee or (ii) any spouse or domestic partner of a Trustee, an employee, or any of relatives listed in clause (i).
B. It is a Conflict of Interest for any Trustee, employee, or "Related Party" to compete with the Library in rendering services to any third party or for any Trustee, employee, or "Related Party" to serve as a director, officer, employee, agent, partner, associate, trustee, executor, guardian or other legal representative of any individual or entity that competes with the Library in rendering services to any third party.
For the avoidance of doubt, (a) an unconditional gift to the Library is not a Related Party Transaction and does not otherwise constitute a Conflict of Interest; and (b) compensation to employees in accordance with the budget adopted by the Board and any compensation otherwise authorized by the Board and reimbursement of reasonable expenses incurred in performance of a Trustee's or employee's duties and any reasonable expenses otherwise authorized by the Board are not Related Party Transactions and do not otherwise constitute a Conflict of Interest.
4. Procedures Relating to Conflicts of Interest and Breaches of Ethics.
A. Any Trustee or employee who becomes aware of a possible Conflict of Interest or a possible Breach of Ethics shall promptly disclose all the relevant facts. Such disclosure shall be made to the Board at its next meeting, except that an employee other than the Library Director may make such disclosure to the Library Director who shall then report such facts to the Board at its next meeting.
B. Following disclosure to the Board of a Related Party Transaction or any other possible Conflict of Interest, the Board may, prior to the commencement of deliberations or voting, request any involved Trustee or employee to present the relevant facts in person. The Board, after hearing all facts and conducting whatever other investigation it deems appropriate, shall determine whether there is an actual Conflict of Interest and, if there is an actual Conflict of Interest, proceed with its deliberations and voting on how to deal with that Conflict of Interest.
C. If the Board has reasonable cause to believe that a Trustee or employee has failed to disclose an actual or possible Conflict of Interest or has engaged in an actual or possible Breach of Ethics, the Board shall, prior to the commencement of deliberations or voting, inform that individual of the basis for such belief and afford that individual an opportunity to present the facts relating to that alleged failure to disclose or other alleged breach. If, after hearing that individual's response and making any further investigation that the Board feels is warranted, the Board determines that there has been an actual failure to disclose or other actual breach, the Board shall take whatever disciplinary or corrective action it deems appropriate in the circumstances.
D. Except as set forth in paragraphs B and C above concerning the presentation of facts prior to deliberations and voting, any Trustee or employee involved in an actual or possible Conflict of Interest or Breach of Ethics shall not be present at, vote at, or otherwise participate in deliberations of the Board concerning that actual or possible Conflict of Interest or Breach of Ethics. Nor shall any Trustee or employee involved in an actual or possible Conflict of Interest or Breach of Ethics attempt to influence improperly any voting or other consideration of that matter.
E. With regard to any Related Party Transaction, (i) prior to entering into any such transaction, the Board shall consider alternative transactions to the extent available, (ii) the transaction may be approved only if the Board determines that it is fair, reasonable, and in the Library's best interest at that time, (iii) the transaction may be approved only by a majority vote of the Trustees present at that Board meeting (excluding, as noted above, any Trustee with a Conflict of Interest as to that transaction); and (iv) the minutes of that Board meeting shall reflect the basis for the Board's approval, including its consideration of alternative transactions and its determination that the transaction is fair, reasonable, and in the Library's best interest.
F. The existence and resolution of any actual or possible Conflict of Interest or Breach of Ethics shall be documented in the minutes of any Board meeting at which it was disclosed, discussed, or resolved.
A. Each Trustee, prior to his or her initial election and annually thereafter, shall complete, sign and submit to the Library's Secretary a written statement confirming that he or she has reviewed the Library's current version of this Policy and identifying, to the best of that Trustee's knowledge, (a) any entity of which that Trustee is an officer, director, trustee, member, owner (as sole proprietor or partner), or employee and with which the Library has a relationship and (b) any Related Party Transaction or other matter that might constitute a Conflict of Interest. The Secretary shall provide a copy of all completed statements to the Library's President and retain those statements with the minutes of the Board's meetings.
B. Each "key employee" of the Library, prior to being hired and annually thereafter, shall complete, sign and submit to the Library Director a written statement confirming that he or she has reviewed the Library's current version of this Policy and identifying, to the best of that employee's knowledge, (a) any entity of which that employee is an officer, director, trustee, member, owner (as sole proprietor or partner), or employee and with which the Library has a relationship and (b) any Related Party Transaction or other matter that might constitute a Conflict of Interest. The Library Director shall provide all completed statements to the Library's Secretary, who shall provide a copy of all completed statements to the Library's President and retain those statements with the minutes of the Board's meetings. A "key employee" for purposes of this Policy means any employee who is in a position to exercise substantial influence over (i) the hiring or firing of any employee, (ii) any significant expenditure of funds or other significant financial commitment by the Library, or (iii) any other significant affairs of the Library. The Library Director shall propose, and the Board shall determine, which employees are to be considered "key employees" for purposes of this Policy.
C. Each existing employee of the Library who is not a "key employee" shall be given a copy of this Policy and every new employee shall be given a copy before or at the commencement of his employment. A copy of this Policy shall also be prominently posted in the Library, where it can be seen by all employees.
The Library Association's objective is to develop and maintain a library service for free public use by the residents of the Town of North Salem. The library (including any branches) maintained by the Library Association is referred to in these By-laws as the "Library." The Library is, and at all times shall be, located in the Town of North Salem, Westchester County, New York.
The Library Association's official fiscal year shall be from January 1 to December 31.
A. All residents of the Town of North Salem 18 years of age or older who shall have contributed at least One Dollar ($1) to the Library Association during the previous fiscal year shall be members of the Library Association, with the right to one vote at its annual meeting (the "Annual Meeting") and any special meetings.
report of its Board of Trustees, to elect the necessary number of Trustees, and to consider all other appropriate matters. A special meeting of the members of the Library Association may be called by its Board of Trustees at any time and shall be limited to the particular purposes for which the special meeting was called.
C. Notice of the Annual Meeting and any special meeting, stating the date, time, place and purpose of the meeting, shall be given to the members. Notice may be given by any of the following means: (a) by first class mail not less than ten (10) and not more than fifty (50) days before the meeting, (b) by any other class of mail not less than thirty (30) and not more than sixty (60) days before the meeting, (c) if there are then more than five hundred (500) members, by publication in a newspaper published in Westchester County once a week for three (3) successive weeks next preceding the date of the meeting, or (d) by any other means authorized by law.
D. One tenth (1/10) of the members of the Library Association shall constitute a quorum at the Annual Meeting or any special meeting.
Board of Trustees: Powers and Responsibilities.
D) appointing and setting the salary of the Library Director.
A. The number of Trustees shall be not less than nine and not more than fifteen. The exact number shall be established, from time to time, by the Board. The Trustees and Officers shall serve without compensation, but the Board may reimburse the Trustees and Officers for travel and other expenses related to the performance of their duties.
B. One-third of the established number of Trustees shall be elected each year at the Annual Meeting. Each Trustee's term shall run for three years, beginning on the date of the Annual Meeting at which the Trustee is elected and continuing until the Annual Meeting three years later. No Trustee may serve for more than two consecutive full terms of office. If a Trustee is elected to fill the remaining portion of an unexpired term, said Trustee may serve for the remainder of that term until the next Annual Meeting and for two consecutive full terms thereafter. Despite the foregoing, each Trustee shall continue to hold that position until his or her successor has beenelected.
C. Prior to each Annual Meeting, the President shall select a Nominating Committee of at least three Trustees. The Nominating Committee shall submit a list of possible Trustee candidates to the Board, and the Board shall then select, from that list or otherwise, a slate of Trustee candidates to be recommended to the membership at the Annual Meeting. Nominations for Trustee shall also be accepted from the floor at the Annual Meeting. Trustees to succeed those whose terms are expiring shall then be elected by a majority of the members present at the Annual Meeting.
D. If any Trustee shall fail to attend three consecutiveregular meetings oftheBoard, without an excuse accepted as satisfactory by the Board, he shall be deemed to have resigned.
E. Any Trustee may be removed for cause by the Board, by the affirmative vote of two-thirds of the Trustees.
F. Any vacancy occurring during the term of a Trustee shall be filled by the Board, by the affirmative vote of a majority of the Trustees, and the Trustee elected to fill that vacancy shall serve for the remainder of that term.
A. The Board of Trustees shall have at least ten (10) regular meetings a year. Regular meetings shall be held each month (skipping such months as the Board shall decide to skip) at such times and places as shall be determined by the Board. Notice shall be given on the Library website, 72 hours prior to any regular meeting. The President may call such special meetings as the President deems necessary of appropriate for the transaction of the Board's business.
B. A majority of the Board shall constitute a quorum.
C. For any special meeting, each Trustee shall be sent a notice, setting forth the time, place and purpose of the meeting. New business may be added to the agenda by any Trustee at any regular meeting, but a special meeting shall be limited to the purposes for which it was called.
A. The Board shall elect, from among the Trustees, a President, Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary. The Nominating Committee shall propose the slate of officers. The Board may also appoint such other Officers, having such duties and responsibilities, as the Board deems appropriate. The Officers shall be elected each year at the first regular meeting of the Board following the Annual Meeting of the Library Association and shall serve for one year, and thereafter until their successors are chosen. Subject to the rules and directions of the Trustees, each Officer shall have the usual powers and duties of his or her office, as well as the specific powers and duties set forth below, and such further powers and duties as shall be specially charged upon such Officer by the Board.
B. The President shall act as the chief executive officer of the Board. The duties of the President shall include: presiding at all meetings of the Board of Trustees and of the members of the Library Association; preparing the agenda for all meetings of the Board and of the members of the Library Association; serving as ex officio member of all committees of the Board; and maintaining familiarity with parliamentary law and procedure and these By-Laws.
C. In the President's absence, the Vice President shall perform the duties, and exercise the powers, of the President.
D. The Secretary shall prepare minutes of each meeting.
4. serving as ex-officio member and chair of the Budget and Finance Committee.
Any Officer who ceases to be a Trustee, by reason of resignation or otherwise, shall at the same time cease to be an officer. Any officer may be removed from office, with or without cause, by the Board, by the affirmative vote of a majority of the Trustees.
G. Any vacancy in any office prior to the normal expiration of the term of office shall be filled by the Board.
B. The President, with the approval of the Board, may create an Executive Committee and such other committees for special purposes as may be desirable.
C. The President shall select, from among the Trustees, the members and the chair of each committee, provided that the Treasurer shall at all times be a member and serve as chair of the Budget and Finance Committee and, if an Executive Committee is established, its members shall include the President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer.
D. No committee shall have any powers other than advisory powers, unless the Board has delegated to that committee specific powers to act on its behalf.
In the event of any action, suit or proceeding against any present or former Trustee or officer (or any executor, administrator or other personal representative of such a Trustee or officer) arising out of his or her position as Trustee or officer or his or her actions relating to such position, the Board may provide for reimbursement (or payment in advance) of the expenses in defending such action, suit or proceeding and any resulting judgment or settlement, except as such reimbursement (or payment in advance) may be prohibited or limited by law.
A. The Board shall appoint a qualified library director ("Director") for the Library. The Board shall determine the Director's salary, which shall be reviewed annually, prior to the presentation of the budget for the following year.
B. The Director shall be the chief administrative officer of the Library Association. The Director shall have charge of the operations, activities and programs of the Library, including its building, grounds, books and other collections, and staff.
C. The Director shall be responsible for putting into practice the policies adopted by the Board and for the proper performance of the Director's duties as spelled out in the job description provided by the Board.
D. The Director shall attend meetings of the Board, including budget meetings, and may attend Committee meetings, but excluding any executive session of the Board or any Committee concerning the salary or performance of the Director or concerning other matters that the Board or Committee deems it appropriate to discuss in executive session. At each regular Board meeting, the Director will present a report on the operations of the Library and on other matters that require action by the Board or should otherwise be brought to the Board's attention. The Director shall have the right to speak on all matters under discussion, but shall not have the right to vote.
E. The Board will perform an annual evaluation of the Director's work.
Meetings of the members of the Library Association and of the Board shall generally be conducted in accordance with Robert's Rules of Order. Those rules may be modified, or other rules of procedure substituted, by a majority vote of those present at any meeting of the Library Association, provided that a quorum, as defined in Article IV D is present, or by a majority vote of the Board.
In addition to the general fund of the Library Association, the Board may establish endowments and other special funds, for such purposes and subject to such terms and conditions as the Board may prescribe. Once an endowment or other special fund is established, any change in its purpose or its terms and conditions shall require a resolution of the Board concurred in by at least two-thirds of the Trustees then in office. The Library Association may receive gifts, bequests and grants, including present and future interests, for its general fund or any of its endowments and other special funds. The acceptance of any gift, bequest or grant, includingany special terms or conditions relating thereto, shall be subject to the approval of the Board. The Board shall determine the appropriate investments for the endowments and special funds and the appropriate expenditures, but may delegate to the Library Director, the Budget and Finance Committee, and/or one or more of the Trustees the power and responsibility to make specific investments and specific expenditures consistent with the Board's directions. In the Board's discretion, each endowment or special fund may either be invested separately or combined for investment purposes with one or more other endowments or special funds (but, if they are combined for investment purposes, a record shall be maintained for the amounts attributable to each separate endowment or special fund). In no event shall the funds of any endowment or special fund be commingled with the Library's general fund or with any other fund except for other endowments or special funds. The Treasurer shall maintain a list of the endowments and special funds, including the purposes and the terms and conditions of each, and shall report to the Board at least annually concerning the investments of each endowments and other special fund.
The Library shall be open, on such days andduring such hours as the Board shall determine, for use by the public, subject to observance of rules and regulations adopted by the Board and carried out by the Director. The right to use the Library may be limited, suspended, or revoked in the case of any member of the public who violates such rules and regulations or who endangers the Library's building, grounds, books or other collections, staff or patrons. Action to limit, suspend or 'revoke such right may be taken in the first instance by the Director, subject to appeal to the Board at its next regular meeting. The Library may be used for meetings by organizations other than the Library Association and the Board and its Committees only in such limited circumstances and under such conditions as may be expressly authorized by the Board, either directly or under authority delegated to its officers or Director.
These By-Laws may be repealed, amended or added to at any regular meeting of the Board by a majority vote of the Board. Trustees present and voting, provided a quorum is present. Such action shall become effective only after a favorable vote at two consecutive regular meetings of the Board.
I hereby certify that the foregoing By-Laws of the RuthKeeler Memorial Library,supersedinganyandallpriorby-laws ofthe Library Association and/or theBoard, were approved by the Boardat consecutiveregularmeetings held onOctober 10, 2012andNovember 14, 2012.
It is the mission of the Ruth Keeler Memorial Library to be an educational and cultural center for the North Salem community, to promote the joy of reading and to offer art and cultural events in a welcoming environment. One way that the library fulfills this mission is to inform the community through use of email contact and a library webpage.
Keep an ongoing list of patron email addresses or other forms of electronic communication to which library and community announcements will be periodically sent.
Respect the privacy of the email subscriber by not sharing email addresses and by allowing email recipients to opt out at any time.
o Edit an announcement in accordance with the library's policy.
Announcements that solicit funds must be for donations, membership fees, fund-raising activities and/or the sale of promotional, educational and cultural material of the sponsoring North Salem organization, non-profit, community service and/or charitable organization.
No business or individual announcements will be allowed. No commercial use will be allowed. Commercial or for-profit organizations intending to promote educational material/information must first obtain clearance from the library director.
The library director retains the sole right to access the library's website. Access may be given only to a library employee or trustee and solely at the discretion of the director for a specific purpose. The library director must approve any material added to the library's website or included in electronic communication with patrons.