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Social Media – Hospitals Getting into the Act
by Howard Gerber on January 3, 2013
Last year, a patient at Seattle Children's Hospital had a bright idea that caught fire. Patients and staff joined in a fun project, to lip-synch and dance to Kelly Clarkson's "Stronger." The idea for the project came from 22-year-old leukemia patient, Chris Rumble, who wanted to send a message of strength and hope to his hockey team after they sent him a video for his birthday. With help of film students from Seattle University, the project came together. The finished product was uploaded to YouTube in May of 2012, and it quickly went viral. Today, millions of people have seen the video.
The video was part of an ongoing project at Seattle Children's Hospital called Not Now. The project gives a voice to adolescents and young adults struggling to cope with cancer; a chance to tell their story in a creative way and connect with peers. Today, there are many videos attributed to the project, including a video about the making of "Stronger," "Chemo Barbie," and "The Bieber Bet."
St. Jude's raises the stakes
Just recently, St. Jude's entered the fray with "Hey St. Jude's," a video set to the Beatles "Hey Jude." The video features patients, nurses, doctors, and staff, heavily interspersed with a wide variety of singers and celebrities singing the words. While not as spontaneous or as joyful as Seattle Children's effort, it's sure to be a hit.
What's the point?
Many hospitals are in financial trouble. They are squeezed between government restrictions, insurance companies trying to maximize profits at patient expense, and the rising cost of specialty care for long-term diseases like cancer. Jumping on the social media bandwagon with an appealing video that might go viral puts a face on tragedy and raises awareness, but it also raises money. When bloggers, Tumblrs, Facebookers and Twitterers share the video with their friends and fans they often include a call to donate and a link to the donations page, which helps offset the costs of those things that make the hospitals affordable and special. Social media is a powerful tool…and you can use it.
Leveraging social media savvy
By now you're asking…how does this apply to me? I'm not a hospital. You're right. You're not. But huge successful projects start with a person and an idea. Imagine your career marketability if, in your background, you started a project that raised $100k for a medical facility. Who wouldn't want you on their staff? To get started, build your social media presence. Choose a look –colors, artwork, and tone—that represents you, your work, and your audience. Repeat that look and feel across several key social networking sites, and build an audience. Don't take on too many, there are a million social sites, and you probably need to save some time to actually work. People will follow you if you post interesting, provocative, useful material. The more powerful your social network, the more influence you'll have when the time comes to launch a money-making effort of your own.
In the meantime, here are the links to donate to Seattle Children's and St. Jude's


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Another Self-Driving Car Causes Snag On San Francisco's Lombard Street
Nvidia's attempt at a self-driving car seen here stuck on Lombard Street in San Francisco moments before the automobile burst into tears.
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San Francisco, CA — The epicenter of all things technology has hit several snags in the past few months as several self-driving driver-less cars have become stuck traversing Lombard Street in San Francisco, CA. Over the past weekend, graphics card maker Nvidia's car 'Petra' had a similar fate as its $420,000 prototype vehicle became confused while attempting to make its way down the world's most crooked street.
For self-driving car engineers, Lombard Street is the ultimate accomplishment. Not only is America's most crooked street, it is also one of its steepest. For the past decade may companies including Google, Apple, Tesla and now Nvidia have attempted to make their way down the street, and all have failed.
None more spectacularly when an 2014 Google Prius prototype, designed by ace engineer Ryan Wolford, just gave up on the twisty turns and decided to bore straight down the hill, taking out several rose gardens and nearly missing a homeless man. It continued down Lombard Street at Steve McQueen level speeds, crossing Columbus and finally landing in Joe DiMaggio Playground.
The Google car caused over $17,000 in damages and was forbidden by the City to ever drive on the street again.
Lombard Street or Bust
This past week during an Nvidia press conference, engineers for the graphics card giant were certain they would be the first self-driving car to make it down Lombard Street.
"We've studied how the other guys screwed up," said a confident and somewhat cocky lead designer Petr Čáslavský, PhD. "They were too arrogant and sloppy and didn't have enough touch-points to detect turns and landmarks. We've added satellite imagery to overcome the ground-based detection issues. Also, we've borrowed AI [Artificial Intelligence] from IBM Watson. It's so smart that it will be able to handle Lombard [Street] and play 4 rounds of Jeopardy."
However when time came this past weekend to test the Nvidia car, the vehicle stopped mid-way down the street and refused to move. According to people in the small crowd that came to witness the historic test, it appeared that the car "was upset."
"I don't know how to say this," said Chrissy Delstrom of Russian Hill, "but it seemed like the car was throwing a tantrum like a little child. Everything started out OK, but then about half way down the street, it started jerking and shaking. I think it might have been scared."
According to Mr. Čáslavský, one of the advances they installed into Petra was what he called "an emotion chip," which they believed would give the car a greater reaction time, similar to the way humans and animals rely on instinct. Unfortunately, the same mechanism that was to allow for faster responses, sent the poor car into a manic-depressive state. Mr. Čáslavský says the car simply "got scared."
"We're going to have to take her back to the shop and figure out what happened," continued Mr. Čáslavský. "Unfortunately, there's not a car-equivalent of Prozac…yet."
The SFPD let the car go with a warning, and referred it to General Hospital Psych Services for counseling.
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Black Contemporary is extremely pleased to announce the 2nd exhibition and workshop participants Los Angeles artist Mike Nesbit and Omaha artist Thomas Prinz in collaboration with Cameron Campbell and Peter P. Goché. This exhibition/workshop will explore material and immaterial practices specific to drawing as a fundamental means of knowing and occupying the post-industrial context of Iowa's agricultural scene. Experimental drawing assemblies will be developed in situ to amplify the nature of experimentation in the production of atmosphere through diverse practices and ethics. Funding for this project has been provided by RE3 Development, IIDA, ISU College of Design and the Design Studies 102 Lecture Fund.


The Australian International Documentary Conference wrapped up last night, with delegates gathering for closing drinks at ACMI, where Roy Ackerman announced the winner of AIDC's ACCESS internship.
The paid placement was awarded to Nicole Miller, who will spend a month in the London office of Ackerman's Pulse Films, working across all their strands (series, film, branded content).
Miller, from SA, was one of five participants in the ACCESS program at this year's conference.
The others were Ben Croker (WA), Andrea Distefano (VIC), Mark Harris (VIC) and Joao Dujon Pereira (VIC).
The group attended mentorship sessions with the likes of Ackerman, The Jinx's Marc Smerling, Gayby Baby's Maya Newell and the UK's Magnus Temple (24 Hours in A&E).
Miller is a producer at Adelaide's 57 Films.


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What is a charitable solicitation license?
A charitable solicitation license is issued by the Department of the Secretary of State to a charitable or sponsor organization and gives them the right to legally solicit, or ask, the public for contributions for their charitable purpose or cause.
It is important to note that not all charities are required to get a license to solicit contributions. Some charities, like churches, schools, YMCA's, and charities that bring in less than $25,000 a year and do not compensate anyone, are considered exempt from the law and therefore are not required to obtain a license. A complete list of all exemptions from license requirements is available on our website.
How do I know if a charity has a license to solicit donations?
Simply go to Search Our Registry and enter the name of the organization. In the organization's profile you will see all filings and correspondence on record with the Department, including the organization's most recently filed financial information. By looking at an organization's profile, you will be able to see if they have registered with the Secretary of State as "exempt" or if they have obtained a license.
How do I know how my donation will be used by the charity?
The best way to find out more about how a charity will use a donation is to ask the charity directly. If a charity or a solicitor acting on behalf of a charity calls asking you for a donation, they must disclose the following information to you during the solicitation process:
Name of the charity and the place of business for the charity;
The purpose for which the solicitation is being made;
The name and either the address and/or telephone number of someone you can contact if you have additional questions;
The amount of your contribution which you may deduct under federal income tax laws;
How you can obtain financial records for the charity.
Any charity that has a license to solicit contributions in NC, must file financial information with the Department on an annual basis. The public can access that information through our online Search Registry.
Will my money be used for the children, or animals, or environmental cleanup I was told
Like any business, charities also have overhead costs. However, most charities strive to put as much donor money as possible into their charitable programs or purposes.
As a donor you have the ability to do additional research to find out how a charity uses the money you donate. You can Search Our Registry to look at financial records on file for the charity. You can also look at other consumer information and research sites linked on our website for helpful tips on how to determine if a charity is using the money you donate in a smart way.
Do I have to get a receipt for my donation?
No. But asking for a receipt is always a smart thing to do. When you receive a receipt for a charitable donation, it should include the following:
The date the donation was made;
The name of the charity you made the donation to;
The dollar amount of your donation;
The Tax ID or EIN number for the charity, if the charity has tax-exempt status.
Are all donations to charity tax exempt?
No. Not all charities have received tax exempt status from the Internal Revenue Service. Our Department does not have anything to do with determining a charity's tax exempt status. However, an organization that is not tax exempt and receives a license to solicit from our Department will receive a license that clearly states "Non Tax Exempt". Additionally, charities that receive a Non Tax Exempt license from the Department are required to inform donors of their status.
What does it mean when a charity is 501(c)3?
"501(c)(3)" refers to the federal tax code, and is a designation given to certain organizations by the Internal Revenue Service. It means the charity does not have to pay federal income tax. To become "tax exempt" a charity must provide certain financial information to the IRS and also provide that information to the public.
Additionally, it is important to note that not every organization licensed to solicit contributions by the Department is a tax-exempt organization. The Department issues a "Non Tax-Exempt License" to those organizations that have not yet obtained or do not plan to obtain tax exempt status with the IRS. Donations to these types of organizations are not tax deductible.
What is the benefit to me of the charity being a "501(c)(3)"?
In almost all cases, you may deduct all of your donation to a 501(c)3 or tax exempt charity on your own taxes. You should always talk to your accountant or an attorney to confirm tax deductions.
You can also check with the Internal Revenue Service for more information.
How do I complain about a charity?
If you have concerns about how a charity is soliciting donations in North Carolina, please submit a Complaint Form to our office. The more information you provide to us, the better job we can do to investigate your complaint. Any complaint you submit to our office is a public record.
You may also contact the Consumer Protection Section of the North Carolina Department of Justice using their Complaint Process.
Where can I find out how to start a charity?
While we regulate and license certain charitable organizations, we do not govern the creation and maintenance of charitable organizations. If you're interested in starting your own charity, we can recommend several information sources. The Secretary of State's Business Registration Division has information concerning creation of a nonprofit organization in North Carolina.
We also recommend a visit to the North Carolina Center for Non-Profits site as a valuable information resource for those interested in starting a charity.
What if I want to raise money for a charity, do I need my own license?
No. If you are a volunteer who is raising money for a charity that has a license to solicit donations AND the charity is not compensating you in any way to raise those funds, then you do not need a license. However, you must get the charity's permission in writing before soliciting donations on their behalf. Soliciting for a charity without their prior permission may violate North Carolina's solicitation laws.
If you wish to raise money from North Carolina residents for a charity as a separate business venture with the intent to generate a profit, you must apply for and obtain a license as a professional fundraiser first. Contact our office for more information.
Can I get a copy of a charity's tax return?
For any organization licensed to solicit contributions in North Carolina, their most recent financial information will be on file and available to you through our online Search Registry. Charities have the option to provide their financial information in one of three formats: 1) the IRS Form 990; 2) an Annual Financial Form provided by the Department; or 3) an Audit. Each year, the charity will file financial records as part of the license application process.
How do I get my money back when I've been "scammed"?
Unfortunately, in most cases it is very difficult to recover a charitable contribution once it has been made. For that reason, it is important that donors do their research BEFORE making a donation.
Our office does not have the ability to secure refunds of donations made by donors. So, please use the information available on our website to research a charity prior to making a donation.
How can I get charities to stop calling or sending me requests for donations?
Many people think that if they have registered their phone number on the National Do Not Call Registry that should also keep charities from calling them. However, charities are exempt from the National Do Not Call Registry, which means, even if your number is listed on the national registry, a charity may still call you.
To get a charity to stop calling you, you will need to communicate directly with the charity and inform the person calling on behalf of the charity to place you on the charity's own "no-call" list. If you receive unwanted solicitations in the mail, you can write the entity and ask them to remove you from their mailing list.
If after making these notifications you continue to receive repetitive and unwanted telephone calls or letters from charities or solicitors, please contact our office.
Where can I look to see if a charity that calls me has ever been in trouble?
CSL produces an Annual Report each year that includes a summary of enforcement activity for the year. Copies of prior years and the current year's Report are available on our website.
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Super cool! The 2D elements are really special for this size class, and the transitions are just lovely. Very bold choice for audio, certainly a lot more interesting than your garden variety scenepop. One of the best 4k intros in recent years.
One of the best 4k intros in recent years.
A survey of microscopic alien life!
wow! now this is really cool - conceptual and soundwise.
Very cool show; sophisticated visuals and fitting soundtrack.
what noby said... 2D overlays and sync are great for its size, the microbiology stuff here and there is a bit ugly. would've been better in gray-scale with more contrast or some monochromatic color scheme.
best 4K of the year!
Amazing 2d overlays for a 4k. Something I really wouldn't expect.
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Great job indeed guys :) Hope to see you all at Evoke and/or TRSAC!
Loved this at the party! If you strip ay the technical aspect you have a really moody and tense production that looks and sounds really great. Bravo!
Great design & sounddesign - polished to the max. Different! Me likes!
Visuals really sell the microscopic idea, but except the sync with the visuals i cannot really appreciate the "music". Maybe it's prejudice of what Punqtured has delivered before, but this ambient/drone noise ist just not what i like :I Anywayl, this is on the upper 4kb scale, solid thumb up!
To be fair, I was really in doubt with the sound design for this one. Though the instruments are quite different from what you usually hear with 4klang or Clinkster, I feared more people would feel like r1g8.
I love the dark ambient music. Visuals are great, strange organic shapes. The layering and overlays are great. Really is one of the best 4k I have seen.
Wow! This is cool. The visuals and the soundtrack work together like a charm!
Some Inque-style visuals remixed in an awesome way. I love this, one of the best 4K intros in some time!
one of the best directed 4ks in a long time. texas level, if you ask me. very baffled.
At second, it's just rulez.
I'm just a sucker for 4ks that manage to produce this convincing of an illusion of representing something real-world(ish).
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Brian Anderson, 32, of Dundee, called 911 to report an armed robbery near the intersection of Highway 27 and Lincoln Avenue. He told 911 dispatchers that two unknown suspects carrying a gun, stole money, his necklace and his phone from him. He went on to say that the suspects threw his phone on the ground and proceeded to jump into a black Ford Crown Victoria and drive away.
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As reflected in the University's Code of Business Conduct, University community members are required to act ethically, honestly and with integrity and comply with applicable laws at all times when conducting University activities within the United States or abroad. This includes compliance with the anti-bribery provisions of U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act ("FCPA") and similar applicable anti-bribery laws of other countries with which the University conducts international activities. As a general matter, the FCPA prohibits bribery of foreign officials in order to obtain or retain business or otherwise secure an improper advantage. Although this basic prohibition appears straightforward, the terms used in the FCPA have specific definitions that apply more broadly than this general statement suggests. Accordingly, this Policy is intended to assist University members with satisfying their FCPA obligations and supplements, but does not replace or otherwise alter, the principles and obligations set forth in the University's Code of Business Conduct and existing policies.
University Community Members are prohibited from engaging in Bribery of a Foreign Official in connection with University business or other University activities. University Community Members must also be aware of, and comply with, applicable anti-bribery laws of the foreign countries with which they carry out international activities. Such foreign laws may include, but are not limited to, the U.K. Bribery Act, The Prevention of Bribery Ordinance of Hong Kong, and India's Prevention of Corruption Act. Since some of these foreign laws are in certain instances stricter than their FCPA counterpart, University Community Members should consult with the Office of Legal Counsel regarding the specific requirements of these foreign anti-bribery laws as needed.
"Facilitating" payments to Foreign Officials (i.e., payments that increase the speed at which Foreign Officials perform their functions) are permitted under the FCPA but may nonetheless violate local anti-bribery laws of the foreign jurisdiction (e.g., the U.K. Bribery Act). Therefore, facilitating payments are not permitted under this Policy unless (i) the payment is necessary to prevent risk of injury or harm to oneself or another person or (ii) the Office of Legal Counsel has determined the specific payment is permissible under the FCPA and the applicable laws of the local jurisdiction.
"Bribery" means the direct or indirect (i.e., through a third party) (a) offering, giving, directing or promising to another person (including a Foreign Official's family member) anything of value with the intention to induce or reward a Foreign Official to (i) undertake an official act or decision, (ii) violate his or her official duties, (iii) use his or her influence to affect an act or decision of the government or (iv) give an improper advantage; or (b) engaging in (a) without the aforementioned intention to induce or reward, but which nonetheless could reasonably be interpreted as such an inducement or reward. See the FAQs that follow this Policy for examples of common forms of bribery.
"Foreign Official" means any (a) employee, officer or agent of a foreign government, (b) political candidate of a foreign party, or (c) employee of a (i) foreign government owned or controlled commercial enterprise, university, research institution, health care facility, or instrumentality, (ii) public international organization (e.g., United Nations, World Bank, World Health Organization), or (iii) foreign political party.
"University Community Member" means (a) faculty, other academic appointees, postdoctoral appointees, staff, and other employees of the University and its affiliates; (b) University students; (c) members of the Board of Trustees or Directors of the University and its affiliates; (d) consultants, vendors, contractors and third parties doing business with, or on behalf of, the University and its affiliates; and (e) volunteers associated with the University.
When entering into a relationship with a third party that may interact with a Foreign Official on behalf of the University, University Community Members should complete sufficient due diligence to confirm that the retained individual or organization does not have a history of corrupt payments, and understands and agrees that they are not authorized to engage in bribery on the University's behalf. The level of due diligence required will vary depending on the level of risk involved in the underlying arrangement or transaction (e.g., whether the third party will be interacting directly with Foreign Officials on behalf of the University or whether the services will occur in a country that involves a high risk of corruption).
University Community Members should ensure that the third parties described above do not have a history of violations of anti-bribery laws, provide them with a copy of this Policy, and regularly audit their activities to ensure ongoing compliance. Any agreements with these types of third parties should include provisions that they will comply with the FCPA and all other applicable local anti-bribery laws. A sample agreement provision is included here as Exhibit A.
University Community Members must assess the risk of bribery in the international activities under their purview and take appropriate care to prevent and detect bribery and ensure compliance with University policies. Certain countries have a high incidence of corruption, and particular care should be taken when undertaking activities in or involving those countries. For information regarding high risk countries, see the Transparency International Corruption Perceptions Index available at http://www.transparency.org/research/cpi/.
Depending on the individual circumstances, appropriate steps may involve (i) additional training of employees and other third parties concerning this Policy, (ii) conducting appropriate due diligence before engaging third party vendors, agents or partners, (iii) ensuring that contracts contain anti-bribery and compliance with law provisions, and (iv) requesting guidance from the Office of Global Engagement and the Office of Legal Counsel before expanding operations into a new geographic location. See the FAQs that follow this Policy for additional suggested strategies to mitigate risk of an FCPA or other Policy violation.
Failure to take appropriate steps to prevent and detect bribery creates legal risk for the University and potential personal liability for the individuals involved.
University Community Members must comply with the University's procurement and record keeping requirements as well as its financial controls for cash and non-cash transactions.
Violations of this Policy may result in appropriate disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment or other relationships with the University. Conduct constituting a violation may also expose the University and its Community Members to criminal or civil penalties in the United States and abroad.
The University prohibits retaliation against any person for making a report in good faith or cooperating in an investigation in connection with this Policy. Individuals who take retaliatory action will be subject to corrective action up to and including termination of employment.
For further information regarding this Policy, contact the Office of Legal Counsel at (773) 702-7237. In general, if you are not sure whether a particular action may violate this Policy, you should avoid that action unless otherwise advised by the Office of Legal Counsel. Known or suspected violations of this Policy must be reported to the "Point of Contact" or Hotline (800-971-4317 within the U.S.; 770-776-5641 outside the U.S.) in accordance with the University Whistleblower Policy, or directly to the Office of Legal Counsel.
Additional University of Chicago policies may provide further guidance on issues or activities addressed in this Policy including, but not limited to, Business Conduct at the University of Chicago, Gifts to Non-Employees, Gifts to Other Not-for-Profit and Charitable Organizations, Policy of Procurement and Engagement of Services and Financial Services Policies. See also the FAQs that follow this Policy.
Compliance with Anti-Corruption Laws. [Third Party] shall comply with all applicable anti-bribery and corruption laws, including but not limited to the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and the laws of any country in which [Third Party] will be providing services on behalf of the [University] (collectively, "Anti-Corruption Laws"). [Third Party] shall not, in connection with any activities contemplated in this Agreement, transfer anything of value, directly or indirectly, to a foreign official or government official (as such term is defined by the Anti-Corruption Laws) or other private (non-government) persons or entities working on behalf of any government in order to obtain any improper benefit or advantage for the [University] or for [Third Party] on the [University]'s behalf. [Third Party] warrants that no compensation paid or payable to [Third Party] has been or will be used to pay any bribe or kickback in violation of Anti-Corruption Laws.
What anti-bribery laws are applicable to the University's international activities?
The law most relevant to University international activities is the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act ("FCPA"), but many countries and jurisdictions also have their own anti-bribery laws, which may be more restrictive than the FCPA. You should be aware of any applicable local anti-bribery laws before engaging in these activities with individuals or entities located overseas (even if you remain within the U.S. while conducting such activities). Anti-bribery laws of the jurisdictions in which the University conducts activities include but are not limited to: (i) U.K. Bribery Act; (ii) the Prevention of Bribery Ordinance of Hong Kong; (iii) the Criminal Law and Anti-Unfair Competition Law of the People's Republic of China; (iv) the Prevention of Corruption Acts of each of India and Bangladesh; and (v) the Egyptian Penal Code. Contact the Office of Legal Counsel for more information about the respective anti-bribery and corruption laws of foreign jurisdictions that may apply to University activities.
The FCPA is a federal law, enforced by the U.S. Department of Justice, which prohibits payments, gifts, or even offers of "anything of value" to a "foreign official" for the purpose of influencing the official or otherwise "securing any improper advantage" in obtaining, retaining or directing business.
How does the FCPA apply to the University?
Certain provisions of the FCPA apply to all "domestic concerns" (e.g., U.S.-based non-profits, NGOs, and educational institutions) and their officers, employees and agents. Thus, the FCPA applies to the University, its employees, and all third parties working on the University's behalf, such as vendors and consultants.
Can a payment be made to a third party as a way to avoid a violation of the FCPA?
No. The FCPA prohibits direct and indirect payments. Therefore, one cannot make a payment to a third party if he or she knows (or should know) that some or all of that payment will be used in a way that violates the FCPA.
Are there any payments to foreign officials that fall outside the FCPA?
The FCPA permits "facilitation payments" to a foreign official for purposes of facilitating or expediting or securing the performance of routine, nondiscretionary government action. However, because applicable local anti-bribery laws may not include such an exception and given the difficulty in determining when this exception is available under the FCPA, the University Policy prohibits the making of facilitation payments unless the Office of Legal Counsel has determined the payment is permissible or where necessary to prevent personal injury or harm (e.g., if a colleague requires emergency medical care and a payment will expedite the dispatch of an ambulance).
For which types of University activities do I most need to consider the University's FCPA Policy?
University members should consult the FCPA Policy when engaging in activities comparable to the examples below or other activities involving foreign officials.
University educational programs (on campus or overseas) in which foreign officials may enroll.
Who qualifies as a "foreign official" under the FCPA and University Policy?
Can I pay a foreign official for provision of legitimate services?
Yes, payments for legitimate services are acceptable. But care should be given to avoid payments that could be construed as having a corrupt purpose. To that end, each payment for goods or services should follow the University's Procurement policies and processes and be documented with the appropriate detail such that it is clear that the transaction was bona fide in all respects.
What are some examples of common forms of bribery?
Promises of admission or acceptance to the University with respect to the foreign official or his or her family member.
A payment or benefit may be deemed unreasonable, unwarranted or inappropriate under the FCPA and the University's Policy if (i) the arrangement violates other applicable University policies and/or (ii) a third party could reasonably perceive that the purpose of the arrangement is to influence a foreign official's decision or reward the improper performance of his or her duties.
When hosting a foreign official, what are ways to reduce the risk that an act is viewed as having a corrupt purpose?
When hosting a foreign official, it may be appropriate to pay for the official's reasonable lodging and dining expenses so long as these payments are not being done to improperly influence the official. Activities such as giving a lavish meal or a gift that does not have a University connection (e.g., expensive theater tickets) or providing benefits to family members of an official (e.g., travel costs) may not be considered reasonable, and, therefore, may be more likely to be construed as having a corrupt purpose.
When presenting a gift, be sure to refer to the University's Policy on Gifts to Non-Employees and consider presenting the gift publicly, making clear that it is an expression of University hospitality and/or token of its appreciation.
Does the Policy prevent me from giving gifts to my foreign colleagues?
Gifts beyond a modest value (i.e., $100 or less) may not be given under the University's Policy on Gifts to Non-Employees. Check with your supervisor and/or the Office of Legal Counsel before giving larger gifts to persons who might be considered foreign officials.
What are examples of how the FCPA and the University Policy apply to University activity?
Example 1: You would like to enter into a collaborative research agreement with a foreign state-controlled institution. The foreign officials have not yet agreed to enter into the collaboration but would like to visit you at the University to discuss it further. You advise them that you have made reservations and arranged payment for them and their spouses (who are not affiliated with the institution) at a luxury hotel in Chicago, a driver and limousine to transport them to campus, and tickets for them to attend a Chicago sports event while in town.
In determining whether the arrangements you have made may violate the FCPA and University Policy, you should consider whether: (1) a payment or something of value is offered, promised, or given (2) to a foreign official (3) for a corrupt or improper purpose. In this case, (1) and (2) appear to have been satisfied. Even if you did not have a corrupt intent, the same may be determined from a consideration of the circumstances. Specifically, someone could reasonably conclude that the luxury hotel accommodations, limousine service and tickets were extravagant and not reasonably related to the purpose of the visit and therefore must have been offered in order to improperly induce the foreign officials to enter into the agreement. Covering the expenses for the officials' spouses, whose presence is unrelated to the business purpose of the trip, is also suggestive of improper motive.
Example 2: As part of your planning to conduct field research next month in a foreign country, you learn that the research team must obtain a research permit from the foreign government. You have completed the application process, submitted the required documents and paid the necessary fees. However, as a result of a backlog at the permitting office, you learn that your permit will not be issued for several months. A local agent in the foreign country advises you that he can make a one-time cash payment to a clerk in the permitting office to ensure that the clerk files and stamps the research permit applications for expeditious review. The clerk has no discretion with respect to filing and stamping the research permit application once the filing fees have been paid. A week later, the agent informs you that the application is being reviewed, and the government officials have concerns about the research in light of its subject matter. The agent says he is a friend of the director of the permitting office and can "make the problem go away" with a modest cash payment to the director. You authorize the agent to pay the director and the research permit is then promptly issued.
Was the indirect payment to the clerk a violation of the FCPA? Under these circumstances, this payment would likely qualify as a "facilitating payment" under the FCPA, since it is a one-time, small payment to obtain a routine, non-discretionary governmental service that you are entitled to receive (i.e., the stamping and filing of the permit application). However, this payment may violate local laws of the foreign jurisdiction and may only be made if payment is consistent with the University's FCPA Policy, including prior consultation with the Office of Legal Counsel.
Was the payment to the director a violation of the FCPA and University Policy? Yes. Since the payment was designed to corruptly influence a foreign official into improperly approving a permit, the payment to the director violates the FCPA and University Policy. Issuance of the research permit was a discretionary act, and one that the government had expressed concerns about granting.
What are some ways I might mitigate the risk of violating the FCPA and otherwise comply with the University's FCPA Policy?
Before engaging third parties that will interact with foreign officials and entities on behalf of the University, conduct due diligence to determine the third-party's awareness and compliance with provisions of the FCPA and similar laws. Provide them with a copy of the University's FCPA Policy and consider adding provisions to contracts stating (1) that the contractor understands the prohibitions of the applicable anti-bribery laws and will ensure compliance with them, and (2) that any payments to foreign officials on behalf of the University must be expressly authorized by the University.
Which University Offices can help me should I have questions?
For questions related to purchasing and payment related policies and procedures, contact the Financial Services at 773-702-1944 or finserv-help@lists.uchicago.edu. For general questions, contact the Office of Legal Counsel at (773) 702-7237.


I must confess that the light is really very beautiful at the moment. Absurdly obvious I know, it must have something to do with where the sun is in the sky :-). Yes the days are shorter, and a sense of the earths sleepiness seems to pervade the winter world, but if your eyes are open, and you catch the light, between the trees, or on the hill highlights at the suns falling, it can be nothing less than stunning.
This morning when my body fled the cocoon of night, down the back steps and into the crispy frosty outside air, I fizzed into life and sang with the sun making silver on the grass.
It felt good to be alive!
(started writing this on Tuesday……….I knew it would be good to write that day, and it was) Now it's Thursday and I will post it. Got some pictures to add………I will do that later.


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Вашингтон — англомовне власне ім'я: прізвище або (рідше) ім'я, а також топонім.

Прізвище

 Аріана Вашингтон — американська спринтерка
 Букер Вашингтон — один з найвидатніших просвітителів та борців за освіту американських негрів, оратор, політик, письменник.
 Дензел Вашингтон — американський кіноактор та кінорежисер.
 Джон Патрік Вашингтон (1908—1943) —— капелан США.
 Джордж Вашингтон — перший президент США 1789—1797.
 Джордж Вашингтон ДеЛонг — американський дослідник Арктики, капітан-лейтенант флоту США.
 Керміт Вашингтон — американський баскетболіст, форвард.
 Керрі Вашингтон (нар. 1977) — американська актриса.
 Конор Вашингтон — північноірландський футболіст.
 Анжеліка Вашингтон (нар. 1998) — американська акторка.

Ім'я

 Вашингтон Луїс — бразильський адвокат і політик. Президент штату Сан-Паулу (1920—1924) та президент Бразилії (1926—1930).

Топонім

Вашингтон (штат) — штат на північному заході країни
 Вашингтон (округ Колумбія) — столиця країни
 Вашингтон (округ)
 Вашингтон — місто, штат Арканзас
 Вашингтон — місто, штат Коннектикут
 Вашингтон — місто, штат Джорджія
 Вашингтон — місто, штат Іллінойс
 Вашингтон — місто, штат Індіана
 Вашингтон — місто, штат Айова
 Вашингтон — місто, штат Канзас
 Вашингтон — місто, штат Луїзіана
 Вашингтон — місто, штат Мен
 Вашингтон — місто, штат Массачусетс
 Вашингтон — місто, штат Міссурі
 Вашингтон — місто, штат Нью-Гемпшир
 Вашингтон — місто, штат Нью-Джерсі
 Вашингтон — місто, штат Нью-Йорк
 Вашингтон — місто, штат Північна Кароліна
 Вашингтон — місто, штат Оклахома
 Вашингтон — місто, штат Пенсільванія
 Вашингтон — місто, штат Юта
 Вашингтон — місто, штат Вермонт
 Вашингтон — місто, штат Вірджинія
 Вашингтон — місто в окрузі О-Клер, штат Вісконсин
 Вашингтон — місто в окрузі Ґрін, штат Вісконсин
 Вашингтон — місто в окрузі Ла-Кросс, штат Вісконсин
 Вашингтон — місто в окрузі Раск, штат Вісконсин
 Вашингтон — місто в окрузі Сок, штат Вісконсин
 Вашингтон — місто в окрузі Шавано, штат Вісконсин
 Вашингтон — місто в окрузі Вілас, штат Вісконсин
 Вашингтон — селище, штат Небраска
 Вашингтон Тауншип — селище в окрузі Берген, штат Нью-Джерсі
 Вашингтон Тауншип — селище в окрузі Берлінгтон, штат Нью-Джерсі
 Вашингтон Тауншип — селище в окрузі Глостер, штат Нью-Джерсі
 Вашингтон Тауншип — селище в окрузі Морріс, штат Нью-Джерсі
 Вашингтон Тауншип — селище в окрузі Воррен, штат Нью-Джерсі
 Вашингтон Тауншип — селище в окрузі Армстронг, штат Пенсильванія
 Вашингтон Тауншип — селище в окрузі Беркс, штат Пенсильванія
 Вашингтон Тауншип — селище в окрузі Батлер, штат Пенсильванія
 Вашингтон Тауншип — селище в окрузі Кембрія, штат Пенсильванія
 Вашингтон Тауншип — селище в окрузі Клеріон, штат Пенсильванія
 Вашингтон Тауншип — селище в окрузі Дофін, штат Пенсильванія
 Вашингтон Тауншип — селище в окрузі Ері, штат Пенсильванія
 Вашингтон Тауншип — селище в окрузі Файєтт, штат Пенсильванія
 Вашингтон Тауншип — селище в окрузі Франклін, штат Пенсильванія
 Вашингтон Тауншип — селище в окрузі Грін, штат Пенсильванія
 Вашингтон Тауншип — селище в окрузі Індіана, штат Пенсильванія
 Вашингтон Тауншип — селище в окрузі Джефферсон, штат Пенсильванія
 Вашингтон Тауншип — селище в окрузі Лоуренс, штат Пенсильванія
 Вашингтон Тауншип — селище в окрузі Лігай, штат Пенсильванія
 Вашингтон Тауншип — селище в окрузі Лайкомінг, штат Пенсильванія
 Вашингтон Тауншип — селище в окрузі Нортгемптон, штат Пенсильванія
 Вашингтон Тауншип — селище в окрузі Нортамберленд, штат Пенсильванія
 Вашингтон Тауншип — селище в окрузі Скайлкілл, штат Пенсильванія
 Вашингтон Тауншип — селище в окрузі Снайдер, штат Пенсильванія
 Вашингтон Тауншип — селище в окрузі Вестморленд, штат Пенсильванія
 Вашингтон Тауншип — селище в окрузі Вайомінг, штат Пенсильванія
 Вашингтон Тауншип — селище в окрузі Йорк, штат Пенсильванія
 Вашингтон — селище, штат Род-Айленд
 Вашингтон — переписна місцевість, штат Каліфорнія
 Вашингтон — переписна місцевість, штат Західна Вірджинія
 Вашингтон (гора у Нью-Гемпширі)

Спорт
 Вашингтон Візардс — професійна баскетбольна команда, заснована у 1961, розташована в місті Вашингтон.
 Вашингтон Кепіталс — заснована у 1974 професіональна хокейна команда міста Вашингтон.
 Вашингтон Нешналс — професійна бейсбольна команда міста Вашингтон.
 Вашингтон Редскінз — професійна команда з американського футболу.

Медіа
 Вашингтон пост — американська газета. Видається в місті Вашингтоні.
 Вашингтон пост (компанія) — американська медійна компанія.

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Breakthroughs in Food Biotechnology and Consumer Responsiveness to Information
Dr. David L. Ortega, Associate Professor, Michigan State University
Date: 18 November, 13:00 - 14:00
Location: Lecture Theatre, Oxford Martin School, 34 broad Street
Recent breakthroughs in biotechnology have expanded the range of genetic engineering applications in animal agriculture. Acceptance of food products from bio-engineered animals is expected to be controversial and requires a thorough understanding of consumer preferences and drivers of acceptance. I will discuss a framework based on Bayesian updating that allows us to predict which consumers are most responsive to information – namely those consumers whose pre-information choices reveal a high level of uncertainty surrounding their preferences. This talk will draw on data from consumer acceptance of a genetically modified pork product in the US (N=945), China (N=945) and Italy (N=954). Findings will be discussed in the context of recent breakthroughs in biotechnology including gene editing applications.
Dr. David Ortega is an Associate Professor in the Department of Agricultural, Food, and Resource Economics at Michigan State University. His research spans a wide range of topics in domestic and global agrifood systems, and focuses on understanding consumer, producer and agribusiness decision-making to better inform food policies and agribusiness strategies. He has research experience in a number of developing and emerging countries including India, Malawi and Rwanda. Dr. Ortega's work on China over the past ten years has focused on the economics of food quality and on evaluating emerging markets for U.S. agricultural products. He has published over 40 articles in peer-reviewed journals including the American Journal of Agricultural Economics, China Economic Review, Food Policy, World Development, and Trends in Food Science and Technology.
Dr. Ortega's work has been funded by the U.S. National Science Foundation, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the U.S. Agency for International Development. He has been a visiting scholar and instructor at China Agricultural University and Inner Mongolia Agricultural University in China. He has presented his research at various organizations including the United Nations Food and Agricultural Organization (Rome), International Food Policy Research Institute, and various U.S. universities. Dr. Ortega holds a PhD and MS in Agricultural Economics from Purdue University, and a BS in Food and Resource Economics from the University of Florida.


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Q: For loop isn't running C++ I am writing a piece of code to make two LED lights blink in a specific sequential order.
my code
int main()
{
    int blue = 3;
    int green = 4;
    int time = 1;
    int i = 1;
    int j = 1;

    greenLED = 1;
    blueLED = 1;
    wait(1);

    for(time; time<green*blue; time++)
    {
        if (time == green*i)
        {
            blueLED = 1;
            i=i+1;
        }
        if(time == blue*j)
        {
            greenLED = 1;
            j=j+1;
        }
        wait(1);
    }
}

My problem is that it says my for loop has no effect. I am assuming that it means my for loop is not running because the expression for my for loop doesn't make sense or isn't picking up any of the variables I have? Can someone please help me out and tell me why?
cheers

A: i think this is what you wanted
int main()
{

    int blue = 3;
    int green = 4;
    int time = 1;
    int i = 1;
    int j = 1;

    int greenLED = 1;
    int blueLED = 1;

    for(time; time<green*blue; time++)
    {
        blueLED=0;
        greenLED=0;
        printf("for loop start\n");
        if (time == green*i)
        {
            printf("if1\n");
            blueLED = 1;
            i=i+1;
        }
        if(time == blue*j)
        {
            printf("if2\n");
            greenLED = 1;
            j=j+1;
        }
        printf("endforloop\n");
        printf("%d\n",greenLED);
        printf("%d\n",blueLED);

    }

}

as you see the for loop is running

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About Metropolitan State University
Robert Boos
Grant will support Metropolitan State's School of Urban Education to recruit and support teacher candidates
Saint Paul, Minn.— The School of Urban Education (UED) at Metropolitan State University has been awarded a Collaborative Urban and Greater Minnesota Educators of Color (CUGMEC) Grant from the Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board (PELSB).
The total grant award in the amount of $406,000 will be used to recruit and raise the number of teacher candidates who are of color or who are American Indian into the various teacher licensure programs offered by UED through supporting the awarding of scholarships to pre-service teachers prior to and during student teaching, supporting these candidates to successfully complete and pass their licensure exams and the edTPA, and to hire a recruitment and induction coordinator.
"Traditional student teaching assignments, because they preclude employment, are a barrier to teacher candidates completing their programs and entering our schools as career educators," said Metropolitan State University President Virginia Arthur. "This barrier disparately impacts the diverse communities who must be much better represented in the profession. The targeted grant from PELSB is a strategic enabler of our work to prepare more students of color and American Indian students to become teachers in Minnesota."
This grant comes at a pivotal moment when Minnesota is facing a shortage of teachers of color and American Indian teachers. According to the 2019 Minnesota Teacher Supply and Demand Report published by the Minnesota Department of Education, the current teaching force in Minnesota is 96 percent white, while students of color and American Indian students make up 30 percent of the K-12 population. As shown by research, a diverse teaching force is an important lever to improving learning and for closing achievement gaps for students of color and American Indian students who stand at the margins.
"This grant affirms and respects the work that UED faculty, staff, and consistent supporters have performed since its legislatively-mandated founding in 2000 and implementation in 2001," says Rene Antrop-Gonzalez, dean of the School of Urban Education. "This generous grant will enable our school to greatly enhance the services we provide to aspiring urban teachers who come from historically marginalized racial/ethnic communities in addition to white pre-service and in-service teachers who aspire to work in solidarity for/with marginalized and racialized communities."
With the help of this grant, UED will be able to increase its capacity to recruit, prepare, retain, support and graduate teacher candidates who are of color or who are American Indian, and meet the requirements for a Tier 3 license in Minnesota. In close partnership with school district partners and organizations, the School will provide flexible pathways for aspiring teachers of color and aspiring American Indian teachers to choose a career that makes a difference in the lives of students, families and communities across Minnesota.
The mission of UED is to prepare pre-service teachers of color and American Indian pre-service teachers for service in the Twin Cities and their inner ring suburbs. Metropolitan State University and the School of Urban Education are grateful for PELSB's dedication to prepare urban teachers, particularly teachers of color and American Indian teachers.
School of Urban Education students who are fulfilling the requirement for teacher licensure may receive grant monies to cover the costs of their tuition. The student teaching requirement is typically the last requirement to be completed and consists of 8-9 credits, depending on licensure area. The average tuition cost is $2,104 for an undergraduate student and $3,304 at the graduate level.
These funding sources for UED student teachers are important to help alleviate the cost for what is essentially unpaid full-time teacher labor. Student teaching is an endeavor that can take 12 to 15 weeks of full-time work, and presents a huge barrier for many low-income students who are aspiring to become licensed teachers.
The PELSB grant was allocated through a highly competitive and rigorous evaluation process conducted by an external committee. In making this funding decision, PELSB relied on information submitted in the application proposals submitted by Minnesota-based colleges/universities with PELSB-approved teacher preparation programs.
The thoughtful, intentional, and strategic process of sharing insights from data—enrollment numbers, participation rates, licensure rates, and graduation rates—helped showcase Metropolitan State University's vision and commitment to prepare teachers of color and American Indian teachers.
"We are well aware that we have laid a firm foundation to produce quality teachers, in particular teachers of color and American Indian teachers," says George Omboga, Coordinator of Accreditation, Assessment and Reporting. "However, I do know that with increased capacity support, we can sustain, grow and continuously improve the urban teacher program to keep up with shifting market demands and workforce expectations, as well as attract new streams of grant support and help stretch academic resources further."
Metropolitan State University, a member of Minnesota State, is the Twin Cities public, urban, comprehensive state university providing lifelong learning, and competitive academic and professional degree programs at the bachelor, master and doctoral levels.


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Media>
New poll reveals overwhelming support for reforming Wisconsin's criminal justice system
A majority of Wisconsin voters believe the state's criminal justice system needs significant improvements, expungement law needs reform; voters overwhelmingly agree the criminal justice system should ensure people are less likely to commit another crime & help people become productive, law-abiding citizens.
CONTACT: Julie Grace, Badger Institute Policy Analyst, 330-410-6212 | julie@badgerinstitute.org, Isabel Shepard, Justice Action Network, 914-588-6088 | ishepard@skdknick.com
(Milwaukee, WI) — Ahead of a State Assembly hearing on bipartisan expungement bill WI AB69, a new poll of Wisconsin voters released today by the Badger Institute reveals that a majority of Wisconsinites support reforming the state's expungement procedures. All told, 72% of Wisconsin voters, including 77% of Republicans and 70% of Democrats, support moving the decision of expungement eligibility to the completion of the sentence rather than at the time of sentencing. Further, voters showed overwhelming agreement that the criminal justice system should ensure people are less likely to commit another crime (70%) and should help people become productive, law-abiding citizens (86%). A strong majority also agree there are too many criminal laws on the books and that codes should be revised to be more transparent (58%).
The new poll was conducted by Robert Blizzard and Gene Ulm of Public Opinion Strategies, one of the nation's leading public opinion research firms. Bipartisan views on prisons, incarceration, and criminal justice from the poll's key findings include:
A plurality believes the state's crime rate has increased over the past decade, and that there are too many people in prison in Wisconsin.
By a wide margin, Wisconsin voters agree the state spends too much money on prisons and that is crowding out funding for other public safety priorities.
After voters hear from both sides on prisons – those who believe the system is incarcerating too many people and spending too much on jails and prisons, and those who believe a person who commits a crime should be behind bars even if it costs a lot of money– Wisconsin voters side with more effective, less expensive alternatives by more than a two-to-one margin.
Nearly three-quarters of Wisconsin voters support reforms to reduce reliance on one-size-fits all prison sentences.
Nearly 80% of voters support sending fewer low risk, non-violent offenders to Wisconsin prisons so more money can be used to fund treatment and diversion programs.
A majority of voters believe that terms of supervision should be reduced to help reduce the likelihood that a person commits another crime.
"These polling results are a revelation – especially when you look at the attitudes of Republicans. Three quarters of Wisconsin Republicans says what really matters is that the criminal justice system does a better job of making sure a person who gets out of prison is less likely to commit another crime. Over 80 percent of Republicans say the main goal of the criminal justice system should be rehabilitating people to become productive, law-abiding citizens," says Badger Institute President Mike Nichols.
"Maybe it's no surprise then that the strongest support for expungement reform comes from Republicans – 77 percent of whom are in favor. It's time to listen. Wisconsinites know expungement reform will help people find jobs and stability and that's good for everyone: employers, families, taxpayers and broader communities," continues Nichols.
These polling numbers from the Badger Institute, with support from the Justice Action Network, come as members of the Wisconsin legislature are considering proposals that would bring the state's expungement system in line with the rest of the country, incentivizing rehabilitation and reducing recidivism.
On behalf the Badger Institute and the Justice Action Network, Public Opinion Strategies completed this survey of 500 registered voters in Wisconsin. Two hundred fifty respondents were contacted via landline and 250 via cell phone. The survey was conducted March 30-April 1, 2021 and has a margin of error of +/-4.38%.
About the Badger Institute
The Badger Institute, formerly the Wisconsin Policy Research Institute, is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit institute established in 1987 working to engage and energize Wisconsinites and others in discussions and timely action on key public policy issues critical to the state's future, growth and prosperity. The institute's research and public education activities are directed to identify and promote public policies in Wisconsin that are fair, accountable, and cost-effective. For more information on their work, visit https://www.badgerinstitute.org/BI.htm.
About the Justice Action Network
The Justice Action Network is the largest bipartisan 501(c)(4) organization in the country advocating for criminal justice reform at the state and federal level. From state houses to the White House, Justice Action Network and its partners on the right to the left have paved the way for life-changing criminal justice reforms, including sentencing reform, prison reform, re-entry reform, and so much more. For more information on their work, visit www.justiceactionnetwork.org.


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Co-Optimized: Lego Batman 3: Beyond Gotham
Although many may be working to save the city in Batman: Arkham Knight, an adventure that goes far beyond the city limits awaits in Lego Batman 3: Beyond Gotham. In this week's Co-Optimized, we bring heroes and villains together to save the world from falling to colored pieces.
Published July 1, 2015 , by
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Co-Optimized: The Best Cooperative Games Shown at E3 2015
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Damned statistics
I suggest that the self congratulatory pats on the back- by the IMO, IMB, UKMTO, Western naval forces, ship owning nations and labour supplying countries- start becoming a little more muted and a lot less hearty than they have been for the last couple of months, because that time of the year is upon us once again: the South West monsoons are nearing the end.
These monsoons are an annual event, as we all know, as is the smug drum beating of that part of the maritime establishment that has accomplished little in the war against piracy and its associated terrorist groups. That does not stop them from letting the world know that they are winning the war against piracy every year; buttressed by statistics of reduced attacks, they have used the high winds and rough seas of the monsoons to propagate the big lie- that it is mainly their actions that are responsible for the improved situation. All kinds of statistics are used to try to prove a non-existent point every year; this year has been no exception.
Even so, this year has been slightly different, because the drum-beating brigade has no longer been able to ignore the main reason why pirate attacks have reduced- armed guards on ships. They have been forced, therefore, to grudgingly give these escorts a little credit without conceding that their own thunder should be stolen.
It is quite possible that Somali piracy may be on the decline for other reasons. Military actions on land have created setbacks for the Al Shabaab, the terrorist group linked to pirate warlords. Pirates may have themselves moved on to other lucrative businesses like kidnapping. Those armed guards mentioned earlier have certainly played a huge role- much bigger than publicly acknowledged by the priggish brigade- in making many a khat charged wannabe pirate rethink his options. And the UKMTO and its forces have played a part too- albeit a much smaller one than they give themselves complacent credit for.
In the end, though, whether Somali piracy has reduced or not will be known over a much longer time, not over a selected monsoon bad weather period that keeps the pirates in their villages or busy attacking dhows close to land, facts that are used to distort statistics and promote falsehoods by the mutual back-slappers.
With a little respect, I suggest that the pompous brigade take action on other statistics instead of wasting their time on the monsoon piracy numbers. For example, the statistic that one in five hostage seafarers today (44 out of 218) is being held not aboard his ships but on unknown locations and in unknown conditions on land. They should be more concerned about the bloody developments connected with the boxship Albedo- taken in late 2010- that confirm that pirates are becoming more virulent and violent.
The Albedo affair has, in fact, many implications that the entire industry has chosen to ignore. Taken with 23 crew almost two years ago, Indians amongst them, 7 Pakistani crewmembers- including the Captain- were released in July this year after family members and civil society groups in Pakistan negotiated and collected a $1.2 million ransom- a first, and a disturbing development: the Malaysian owners simply had no money. One Indian crewmember died during captivity- the Captain confirmed, after his release, that he was shot dead to pressurise the owners.
"He was a new seaman. None of us will ever forget how easy it was for them (pirates) to kill," Captain Jawaid Khan said. "They then told me, 'The countdown has begun. We will start killing one by one.'"
At one point, sixty-year-old Khan was trussed up with rope and lowered into the sea as trigger-happy pirates sprayed bullets around him. At other times, they would fire just above his head. The entire crew lived in an empty swimming pool, sometimes for 72 hours without food, water or sanitation.
"Sailors were beaten with pipes and gun butts, and locked in containers. The pirates tore at the skin of their palms with pliers," says Abu Dhabi's 'The National', after talking to Khan after his release.
Fourteen crewmembers are still hostage as I write this, including one Indian.
And, while all this was happening, nations in the West were pushing to stop ransom payments or make them illegal. Does this brigade really intend to encourage pirates to sell crews back to their own families, one by one, piece by piece? Do we really want to torture seamen's mothers and wives as well, forcing them to listen to their loved ones being tortured over a phone call?
"I want to cry every time I think about him tied up and shot at," Captain Khan's daughter Nareman says. " And he hasn't even told us everything that happened".
By the way, the released Pakistanis brought back a letter from their 15 colleagues still hostage on the Albedo. "Help us, please save us," the letter says. "If you are not able to do so, we will die automatically ... we are malnourished and are facing many other difficulties. We are drinking contaminated water and don't have anything proper to wear. It is very hot in the day and cold in the night. It is so cold we cannot sleep at night. Many of us are getting sick."
My colleagues, many of us ashore would be getting sick too; it is just that we are busy patting ourselves on the back when we should be kicking ourselves a little lower down.
Posted by manu at Thursday, August 30, 2012 1 comment: Links to this post
Labels: priacy, terrorism
Funny things are happening out there. For some reason, marine officer shortage stories have started circulating once again. No numbers are being pulled out of the hat so far, except tentatively- unlike the rubbish we heard up to two or three years ago- but the game is afoot again. You know, the old one where the shipping industry slyly cries wolf to swell the ranks of contractually paid seafarers, most of whom remain underemployed or unemployed. The industry doesn't have to pay these daily wage earners, so bloating the pool has always been to its advantage. Foxy, and I do not mean Megan Foxy.
So we are retold the old shibboleths once again with a straight face. The Baltic and International Maritime Council (BIMCO), says one tale, "sees an annual increase of 2.3 percent in the number of ships of the world's fleet. This means a steady annual increase in the demand for seafarers to man these ships".
Another story from the Philippines says, half accurately, "The Philippine manning sector must step up its recruitment of competent Filipino officers, as the global maritime community is still reeling for officer shortage." From where I stand, the only people doing any reeling are the community of jobless or underemployed first-time seafarers.
"The manning sector estimates that the Philippines will need to produce about 24,206 new officers by 2015 or an equivalent of 4,841 per year." the story continues.
Even China, the country that I think will benefit the most from the global economic shakedown in the long run, with shipowners and shipyards both growing enormously- never mind the present dreary situation - does not seem to be able to resist the game. "Senior officer shortages in China have become serious, numbering more than 50,000 vacancies," we are told, because- surprise, surprise- the social status of seamen is not high and the career is still believed not to be safe.
I don't take these fairy tales seriously, because I doubt the integrity and motives of the cry wolf brigade. They speak with a forked tongue even when they speak the truth. For example, the issue of seafarer competence is a good one to raise, and I whole-heartedly agree with anybody who says that there is a shortage of competent officers today and that it will worsen with time, unaddressed as it is. The problem is that many of those who raise it today- administrators and regulators, in particular- were tasked with implementing or overseeing maritime training in the first place. That they now obliquely bring up their own incompetence is bad enough; what is worse is that they have no plans to change themselves in the future. The problem is always somewhere else.
Some countries are thinking the right thoughts, at least. Nini Lanto of the Pre-employment Services of Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) wants to replace retiring European and Japanese seafarers with his compatriots. Philippines has already, thanks to some European pressure, begun to do something about the competence of its seafarers and the problems with its MET assembly line. Overall, it appears to be well positioned with seafaring still an attractive proposition for many.
Besides the Philippines, seafarer numbers have grown in the last six or seven years in regions as diverse as China, Indonesia, Canada and Scandinavia, although some of this growth is insignificant in terms of numbers that are not large enough to make a decent dent in global industry requirements. Maersk is looking at Angolan seafarers, and many are looking at greater numbers out of Africa or Eastern Europe- maybe even parts of Southern and Western Europe too, given the job pressures there today. Some are talking once again of luring women into the profession; call me chauvinistic, but I would hate the women in my family working in a profession that is hostile enough for us men.
The Indian MET setup is in singular disarray in all this. Much hand wringing and soul searching goes on but the systemic paralysis continues. Consequently, India is making it easy for others to take away from its global seafarer market share, low as it is; it has not even begun to address the issues that caused the crisis. For the life of me, I cannot see how India can produce- unless it overhauls the entire system- sufficient numbers of competent officers for the future. Jobs for Indian junior officers are rapidly dwindling. It is just a question of time before good senior Indian officers are threatened with extinction, for where will the experienced come from if junior officers are throttled?
Meanwhile, let us forget about spewing out creative seafarer shortage numbers. In any case, shipping does not have the competence to produce believable numbers without ending up with egg on its face- one has to just look at the figures that were bandied about five years ago to know that. Even for the serious analyst, there are simply too many variables here - demolition activity, overtonnaging, high order books and individual company plans are just some of them. Shipping has never played the numbers game with any accuracy- the last forty years bear testimony to that.
Instead, the game will go the way it always has- based on short-term supply and demand. Individual companies will factor in planned growth and look to meet their requirements a year or two down the line. A few owners from China may flag out if the manpower shortage gets too bad. Seafarer competence will become a bigger and bigger issue -bigger and more complex ships, overregulation and increasing environmental concerns will ensure that. The global economy will recover in one year or ten- or it will find a new level at which to stagnate. More people will want to join and sail or not, and that will determine wages in part. Decisions will be made, as they always have been - on short term considerations.
This is a fluid game, not a static one. This is a chess game with many opponents instead of one. The way shipping is organised now, it is an exercise in futility to try to produce seafarer shortage numbers for even five years down the line. That is a job for the bored or the idle. Or the manipulative.
Posted by manu at Thursday, August 23, 2012 No comments: Links to this post
Labels: manning
Death before dishonour
Disclosure: I derive a part of my income from the maritime education and training industry. Nevertheless.
When something is unsustainable, it falls apart eventually. Like the crony capitalist economic system that is today imploding across the world. Or, more pertinently to shipping, the present maritime training setup in India that has been going downhill ever since the STCW95 fiasco and the diarrhoeic deluge of third rate Maritime Education and Training(MET) establishments in this country (and others too, but let us stick to us). The resultant plunging MET spiral was inevitable and has been in process for close to two decades by now, underscored by blatant, rampant and unbridled corruption in administration and industry, greed, callous neglect, tumefied egoism and simple cussedness shown by all involved stakeholders.
The MET assembly line is now falling apart- it is dying, actually. There are few takers for its substandard product, and, while the pimps that proliferate in the street and in shipping offices will continue to ensnare the gullible for some more time, the priest should be called in, because it will soon be time for the reading of the last rites. New STCW conventions will not do anything. There is only so much rouge one can put on a syphilitic streetwalker; there comes a point when the disease cannot be hidden any longer. That point has arrived for MET.
The impending death of the present maritime education circus will be a good thing; I shall not mourn its passing, because I believe that we need to destroy the diseased system first in order to rebuild. There is a risk, of course, that we may not get order out of the resultant chaos once we destroy. But if we don't destroy, there is an absolute certainty of the lingering death of the patient with no chance of resurrection.
While everybody has their own differing thoughts on overhauling MET, all recipes have three recommendations in common- a) Dramatically improve structure and delivery of all maritime education- and, thereby, quality of product; b) Guarantee on-board training and c) Do not promote distance learning programmes (DLPs- or KLPDs, as I uncharitably and crudely call them) at the expense of seatime.
(There are some other common thoughts that resonate in addition, but they are broadly covered by these three basics. For example, a) would cover making pre sea education practical and relevant as well as re-examining useless STCW courses, b) would cover the tonnage tax regime and the need to take in only those trainees that the industry can place, c) would cover the primacy of experience over an academic certificate, and so on.)
By the way, I welcome death of the present MET patient over the option of its 'treatment' for another reason- I believe that corruption and greed will ensure that treatment will never work. The training institute will always want to just fill its seats, hang employment or on board training of its graduates. The touts - whether in government or private industry- will always want to protect their commissions. The egotistic in national and international administrations will always want to expand their fiefdoms and justify their existence, such as it is. The (somewhat grandiosely called) shipmanagement chop shop will usually want to get trained people free.
It will require mortal struggle by a handful of intrepid visionaries just to knock down the present rotting edifice; to change it from within will require years of single-minded effort, with the existing gang fighting you every step of the way with every weapon in their arsenal - legal, political, industrial and even criminal. Therefore 'treatment' cannot be done. Actually I am not even sure that we have, within the diseased system, enough integrity left to let the present seafarer factory die, or enough fortitude left to withstand screaming MET establishments, disgruntled pimps or the sound of the explosion of punctured egos if the system is dismantled.
But die it must, so we can protect five thousand years of maritime heritage, not to speak of times more recent when Indian seafarers built, brick by brick, a reputation that is now being cast to the wind. Not to speak of jobs for Indians or other spin off benefits to India, its economy, its industry and its people.
So there is absolutely no doubt in my mind that the present MET assembly line must die so it can be reborn and restart afresh. Along with this must die the touts, the indurate, the obstructionists, the out-of-date and the egotists, for the dishonour they bring down upon all of us is worse than death.
Is Barkis Willing?
The irony is not lost on me; the UN's IMO spent years promoting Best Management Practices as the way to contain Somali piracy, when some of us were saying - sometimes to the point of exasperation, as my column will testify- that armed guards were the only short term solution. Owners and insurers eventually sidestepped the IMO, employing armed escorts of varying integrity in increasing numbers. Then, when it became clear that what we were saying was right all along- the numbers of successful hijacks plunged because of armed escorts - the IMO suddenly appeared to rediscover some old apprehensions about the whole business, and started examining the process of regulating the security industry. The United Nations led BMP bandwagon- propagated, cynics say, at the behest of Western commercial interests- was rolled back; the IMO could not justify the charade any longer, so it stopped trying to regulate BMPs and started on security companies instead.
Today, a few years later, the wheel is coming back full circle with a delicious quirk. The Asian Shipowners' Forum has now submitted a detailed plan asking for UN armed personnel to board and escort merchant ships through the Somali pirate kill zone. The ASF's 'Blue Beret' solution involves floating bases- converted containerships stationed strategically in the Indian Ocean- that will become the embarkation and disembarkation points for a total of about 800 UN soldiers working in four-man escort teams. The ASF represents shipowners' associations from Australia, China, Hong Kong, India, Japan, South Korea, and other ASEAN countries; oddly, their proposal would cover only 30 ships- 40% of the 80 vessels pass through the high-risk area- every day. The cost for the 40%? 12 million dollars for purchasing the containerships and another 12 million a year for operations.
Anyway, here is the sting, intended or not. The ASF says that it prefers the UN route but, as an alternative, seems to propose that a few like minded countries get together to form an armed force if the UN plan doesn't materialise. And, although I am sure that the safety of crews is not the ASF's highest priority, some of its members do represent a part of the world that produces a huge number of seafarers, not to speak of Indian fishermen who seem to be a favoured target of trigger-happy soldiers these days- not least the Italians and the Americans.
The ASF plan seems very logical on the face of it. After all, the United Nations Security Council does have the power and responsibility- under the UN Charter- to take collective action to maintain international peace and security. The protection of international trade must surely rank high on the list by this definition alone. As for the money, ongoing US peacekeeping operations (8 in Africa alone) cost the world 5 billion dollars annually; what is another piffling 24 million?
So why hasn't this been done so far? - is the first question that begs to be asked. It is not as if the ASF proposal is one that has been mooted for the first time: far from it. This question goes to the heart of the matter of the manner of the UN's functioning, even its relevance. Over the years, how much of the UN filibustering on piracy was at the behest of countries with their special interest groups in the insurance, kidnap and ransom and maritime security companies? How much of the flimflamming is attributable to bureaucracy and how much to malice? How many diplomats fiddled while sailors burned?
In any event, the ASF plan is embarrassing for the UN and the IMO. Here they were, years ago, discouraging armed guards and producing 'new improved' versions of the BMP almost every other month. Nothing was working. Later, they grudgingly accepted armed guards but continued to attribute the improved situation to the 'success' of BMPs and navies. The industry knew different. It voted with its feet, putting more and more military escorts aboard its vessels.
So, embarrassment for the UN if it accepts ASF's recommendations. Why didn't you go this way earlier? Many told you to get involved long ago. You could have sidestepped the entire BMP circus and the private armed guards issue- the quality of many security companies was suspect right from the start, and you knew it. Your member States knew it. Some of them even counted on it.
Alternatively, if the UNSC disregards the ASF recommendations, of course, the industry will continue the 'private armed guards' route- whenever and wherever its assets are threatened in future- the dangers of which are well known and do not require repetition here.
Of course, the ASF figures on costs will have to be reworked if the UN gets involved. For one, these cover just 40% of effected ships. What happens to the other 60? For another, the UN and its bodies do not do anything cheaply. I am sure those Blue Berets will get their rest periods, even if crews on the ships they protect do not. More connected questions: Why restrict this to Somalia? What about growing West African piracy?
I don't know what will happen with all this, but the odds are not in favour of the ASF proposal. Will some of its member countries balk at the thought of Blue Beret interference in the territorial waters of sovereign nations? Will the UN and its bodies be pressurised by special interest groups through their host States again? Will bureaucratic lassitude continue? Will the charade be orchestrated again? Will everybody finally see the light? Will the fear of setting a precedent- that would require UN peacekeeping Blue Beret solutions for future security threats at sea- make the UN and the IMO back off the ASF proposal?
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My second grand-nephew, Gabriel Alphonse, was born Monday morning at 12:52 am. He is 8 lb, 9 oz and 20.5 inches long.
And, right on time, I finished his blanket–giving it to my niece in the hospital Monday night. It's a pattern I've used before– Attic24's Neat Ripple Pattern. I absolutely love this tutorial. It's so clear and concise. It has TONS of pictures to help you through. It makes for a perfect first crochet project. For mine, I cast on 115 stitches to make 8 waves with a J hook. Each wave is 3 rows tall. This one is made of Caron Simply Soft in Dark Country Blue and Peacock Feather. It finished at 33″ x 35″.
It's the first finish of 2015!!! Linking up with Crazy Mom Quilts Finish it up Friday.
Love the blanket, so different from the granny square rugs I have made for babies in the past. I think its time for a change. Thanks for the inspiration.
Hand made gift for babies are the best!


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Michael Fassbender Teams With 'Se7en' Producer on Serial Killer Tale 'Entering Hades'
Fassbender may play Austrian journalist Jack Unterweger, who investigated murders by day and committed them at night
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Michael Fassbender is being eyed to play Austrian serial killer Jack Unterweger in "Entering Hades," a Broad Green Pictures project that the "X-Men" star is teaming with "Se7en" producer Richard Saperstein, among others, to produce.
Broad Green has closed a deal for rights to "Entering Hades," which is based on John Leake's true crime novel. Bill Wheeler wrote the original script, which Oscar winner Alexander Dinelaris ("Birdman") is rewriting with Fassbender in mind for the creepy lead role.
Unterweger was a celebrated Austrian journalist and best-selling author who led a double life, investigating murders by day and killing by night. He killed 11 people across multiple continents before being apprehended in 1992 and dying two years later at the age of 43.
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"With Bob and Richard's vision and Michael's keen ability to bring captivating characters to the big screen, we are confident that 'Entering Hades' will be an entertaining thriller that draws a big audience," said Broad Green principals Gabriel and Daniel Hammond.
"This is exactly the kind of elevated commercial material that we are looking to produce through our deal with Broad Green. Michael Fassbender is one of today's most talented actors and we are thrilled to be in partnership with him, as well as Conor and Daniel, to bring this extraordinary story to the screen," added Cooper and Saperstein in a joint statement.
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"Entering Hades" is the first project announced by Broad Green Pictures and Storyscape Entertainment since they signed a first-look deal late last year to produce feature films. Mister Smith Entertainment will handle international sales on "Entering Hades."
Fassbender next stars in a trio of films from 20th Century Fox — "X-Men: Apocalypse," "Assassin's Creed" and Ridley Scott's "Alien: Covenant." He also has the DreamWorks drama "The Light Between Oceans" and Universal's thriller "The Snowman" on the horizon. He's represented by CAA and Troika.
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The Enquirer eerily reported that Michael Jackson had only six months to live exactly six months before he died on June 25, 2009.
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The Enquirer also broke the news of O.J. Simpson's book, "If I Did It." Simpson's own lawyer denied the memoir's existence, but he was wrong.
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Rush Limbaugh used to denounce drug use on his radio show. But in 2003 he admitted that the Enquirer's story about an addiction to painkillers was correct, and entered inpatient treatment for 30 days.
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In 2001, the Enquirer claimed that Jesse Jackson fathered a child with a woman who wasn't his wife. The activist confirmed the story before the issue hit newsstands.
The paper correctly reported that John Edwards had a secret love child with Rielle Hunter, ruining his political career.
The Enquirer was the first to report Tiger Woods' extramarital affairs back in 2009. The tabloid even knew before his wife figured it out.
Mel Gibson was married for 28 years, but the Enquirer broke the surprising news when it ended in 2008.
The Enquirer took heat for reporting that Steve Jobs was ill in 2011. He died a few months later.
Mainstream media outlets have stayed away from the Enquirer's report that Prince had AIDS, but the tabloid has gotten several major stories correct over the years
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