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Mallory, New York Divorce Lawyers
Lisa DiPoala Haber
Syracuse, NY Divorce Attorney with 30 years experience
(315) 426-1648	217 Montgomery Street
Divorce, Appeals, Family and Insurance Claims
New York attorney Lisa DiPoala Haber is smart, tough, experienced and committed to the success of your case. Her practice areas include divorce, child custody and support, civil litigation, and appeals. She has handled both contested and uncontested divorces and cases involving alimony (also called "spousal support" or "maintenance") and equitable distribution, as well as child custody and child support petitions. Attorney Lisa DiPoala Haber also handles related issues, such as enforcement and modification of post-divorce judgments, including enforcement and modification of custody, visitation and child support, and enforcement of spousal maintenance awards. In civil litigation, Lisa...
Lourdes Pilar Rosario
(315) 362-2639	311 Montgomery Street, Suite 1
Free ConsultationDivorce, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Family
Albany Law School and Albany Law School
If what you seek is an attorney in Syracuse, New York, who is accessible, experienced, knowledgeable and dependable, you've reached the right one. Lourdes's practice is primarily in family and divorce. Through her practice, Lourdes has represented countless individuals and helped families navigate the often complex family law issues. Her clients receive the attention to detail, legal knowledge, and aggressive legal representation they deserve and have come to expect. In fact, as a result of her diligent and zealous efforts and dedication, Lourdes and her clients share long term and professional relationships.
William Kurtz
Cicero, NY Divorce Lawyer with 38 years experience
(315) 752-0325	5793 Crabtree Lane
Cicero, NY 13039
Divorce, Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence and Family
For over 35 years Bill Kurtz has been practicing in Syracuse, Onondaga County and throughout Central, New York. We pride ourselves in fighting for our clients and always preparing our cases to go to Court and proceed through the Court until a Judge or Jury makes a decision. We have found that being ready to go to trial allows us to avoid trials and still obtain the best results for our clients. When considering a lawyer ask the lawyer if he has actually had any trial recently in that court or in that area of the law....
Todd Sanford Engel
Liverpool, NY Divorce Lawyer with 21 years experience
(315) 679-4500	135 Old Cove Road Suite 203
Free ConsultationDivorce, Business, Criminal Defense and Family
Representation of individuals and closely held businesses in the following practice areas: Family Law/ Divorce Child Support Business Formation Civil Litigation Wills and Trusts Vehicle and Traffic
Jonathan Ogden Tate
(315) 506-6668	8244 Beehive Circle
Free ConsultationDivorce, Domestic Violence, Family and Juvenile
Frank Ventre
(315) 472-4313	North Medical Center Plaza
5112 West Taft Road
Free ConsultationDivorce, Estate Planning, Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury
Frank Ventre, principal attorney, is a local lawyer who will provide personal service when you call the office. You will speak directly with Mr. Ventre and not handed down to a lower level associate. He is a graduate of the Syracuse University College of Law with Juris Doctor Degree; admitted to the New York bar in 1965. A member of New York State and American Bar Associations. Admitted to practice in South Carolina; the Federal Court in the Northern District of New York and the United States Supreme Court. Mr. Ventre served as special trial counsel to the City...
Steven Paquette
Syracuse, NY Divorce Lawyer with 39 years experience
(315) 422-1500	1 Lincoln Ctr # 1000
Steve is highly regarded by his peers, and highly rated in the field of litigated and collaborative divorce. Member of the prestigious AAML, President of CNY Collaborative Practice Group, with 37 years experience assisting families in need.
Karen Beth Carpenter
Liverpool, NY Divorce Attorney with 25 years experience
(315) 453-4282	716 7th North St
Divorce, Family and Real Estate
Heather Leigh Youngman
Syracuse, NY Divorce Lawyer
(315) 492-4700	507 Plum Street
State University of New York - Buffalo
Heather is an Associate at Tully Rinckey PLLC, where her practice focuses on civil litigation, and family and matrimonial law. Heather came to Tully Rinckey PLLC after working at another Syracuse law firm, where she focused primarily on federal court appellate litigation. She additionally worked as a law clerk at two of Buffalo's top litigation firms, where she assisted with a variety of civil and criminal matters. She is admitted to practice law in New York State and the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York. Heather's other professional experience includes working as a journalist, editor,...
Rory Durkin Gilhooley
(315) 657-1591	Syracuse, 13202
Free ConsultationDivorce
Dennis Lerner
(315) 473-0063	430 E Genesee St
Karen B Carpenter
Liverpool, NY Divorce Lawyer
716 7th North St.
Kristin Sunser-King
(315) 472-0919	239 E Water St
Divorce, Bankruptcy, Criminal Defense and Family
Michael E. Underwood
Fayetteville, NY Divorce Lawyer with 14 years experience
(315) 445-3005	7030 E. Genesee Street
Fayetteville, NY 13066
Free ConsultationDivorce and Family
Thank you for considering my firm for your divorce or family law matter. I know the system and how to save you both time and money on your divorce.
Please contact me by phone or by email to schedule a free consultation.
I enjoy helping people transition in a difficult part of their lives. On average, I help about 100 people (per year) get divorced.
The fastest divorce I have done was about 30 days but (on average), a divorce takes between 60-90 days.
I have a proven track record of success, sound judgment and discretion.
As for our firm, we are conveniently...
Richard W. Gunger
Auburn, NY Divorce Attorney with 30 years experience
(315) 253-2288	5 Court St
Free ConsultationDivorce, Bankruptcy, Family and Real Estate
Richard W. Gunger has been practicing Law for almost 30 years with offices located at 5 Court Street, Auburn, New York proudly serving clients throughout Central New York and the surrounding areas. He works tirelessly for his clients and prides himself on obtaining the absolute best result for each and every client.
General Practice of Law including Bankruptcy (Chapter 7 and Chapter 13), Divorce, Separation, Wills and Estate Planning, Power of Attorney, Health Care Proxies, Probate, Adoptions, Automobile Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Brain Injures, Guardianship, Adoption, Personal Injury, Small Claims, Appeals, Civil and Criminal Litigation, Real Estate, Real Estate Litigation, House...
Diane Marie Martin-grande
Rome, NY Divorce Attorney with 29 years experience
(315) 533-1837	1200 Floyd Ave
Divorce, Domestic Violence and Family
The Law Office of Diane Martin-Grande is a New York law firm committed to helping individuals find solutions for their family law matters. The firm is led by Attorney Martin-Grande, who has over 21 years of legal experience, and an in-depth understanding of all New York family laws. Ms. Martin-Grande acknowledges that family law matters can be some of the most difficult issues to work through, which is why she makes sure her clients receive the individualized attention and trusted legal counsel they deserve. If you are ready to file for divorce, Attorney Martin-Grande is prepared to assist you in...
Thomas Wheeler Seeley
Skaneateles, NY Divorce Lawyer with 15 years experience
(315) 217-1552	3986 Jordan Rd
Skaneateles, NY 13152
Free ConsultationDivorce, Estate Planning, Family and Real Estate
A holistic approach to your legal matters. I am a trained divorce mediator and experienced attorney who works primarily with clients who choose to seek resolution of their divorce, family law, and other legal matters outside of the court room through mediation and collaborative law. In addition to his mediation practice, Tom has fifteen years of experience practicing matrimonial and family law, real estate law and elder law in the Finger Lakes and is the owner of Law Office of Thomas W. Seeley, PC and Finger Lakes Holistic Divorce Mediation, Inc.
Tom encourages clients to integrate...
Daniel Anthony Testa III
(315) 255-3368	39 William Street
Divorce, Family, Probate and Real Estate
I am a general practice attorney concentrating in Real Estate Law, Estate Planning and Administration, Family Law including Divorce and Uncontested Divorce and Criminal Law. Based in Auburn, New York the I service all of Central New York and the Fingerlakes Region including Cayuga, Onondaga, Seneca, Tompkins, Cortland and Oswego counties. I am a client focused Attorney. When you choose me to represent you you can rest assured that your matter will always take top priority and never get lost in the fray. My Office is dedicated to client satisfaction and customer service. In addition most services are...
Michael Namtalla Kalil
Utica, NY Divorce Attorney with 33 years experience
(315) 797-1150	1602 Sunset Ave
Free ConsultationDivorce, Family, Personal Injury and Real Estate
Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center
I have been practicing law for approximately 30 years, with a focus on family issues: divorce, custody, support and adoption. I recently become certified in mediation, and I now offer complete mediation services for those couples looking to mediate their divorce or custody issues. I pride myself in always being honest with clients, and trying to have clients form realistic expectations regarding what will happen with their issues if a court is forced to decide how to handle their case. I am not a yes person for my clients. i will absolutely advocate and work hard...
Malorie A. Carbone
(315) 733-7549	2219 Genesee Street
Free ConsultationDivorce, Business, Family and Real Estate
Western New England University School of Law
The majority of my practice is divorce and family law. I try to make what is usually a very difficult and emotional time for most of my clients as easy as possible. We have a comfortable and relaxed atmosphere at our office and I think that helps to put everyone at ease. I also represent several small business and understand that when representing them the course of action has to be economical and efficient. I do not believe that long protracted litigation benefits anyone but when a fight is...
Sam Giacona
Auburn, NY Divorce Lawyer with 36 years experience
(315) 255-1122	9 Court St.
The Ohio Northern University Pettit College of Law
Samuel Giacona has been in private practice for over 35 years, and has extensive experience in the area of Real Property Law. He maintains a diverse transactional practice focused on the acquisition, development, sale, and preservation of real property in the Central New York area, while also attending to residential and commercial leasing matters, the representation of lenders and borrowers in real estate transactions, loan workouts and foreclosures, as well as architectural and construction agreements.
In addition to real estate, he provides ongoing general corporate counsel to all business types and sizes and assists in the forming of new corporations...
John William Graham Esq.
Watertown, NY Divorce Attorney with 34 years experience
(315) 779-9022	200 Washington Street
Free ConsultationDivorce, Appeals, Family and Juvenile
John Raspante
Utica, NY Divorce Lawyer with 14 years experience
(315) 507-2521	Paul Building
209 Elizabeth Street, 4th Floor – Suite 404
Divorce, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Family
"Experienced, successful and responsive." Changes in life can be stressful, and going to court is one of the most anxiety-filled things you'll ever have to do. It's the fear of the unknown and the lifelong consequences that come with any judge's decision that ties your stomach into knots and makes you toss and turn all night. Having the right attorney can ease your worries: Family law: prenuptial and postnuptial issues; personal protection orders; divorce and legal separation; division of marital property and debt; spousal support; paternity disputes; child custody and visitation; child support; interstate support and custody issues. Criminal law: Felony and misdemeanors, DWI,...
Gemma Rossi Corbin
Cazenovia, NY Divorce Lawyer with 17 years experience
(315) 510-5620	132 1/2 Albany Street
Family lawyer practicing in Central New York.
Charles Engelbrecht
Rome, NY Divorce Lawyer with 39 years experience
(315) 339-1037	211 N George St
Divorce, Business, Elder and Family
Alexander Korotkin
Rochester, NY Divorce Lawyer with 25 years experience
(585) 419-5714	70 Linden Oaks, 3rd Floor
Free ConsultationDivorce, Bankruptcy, Business and Family
I have been practicing law in Rochester, New York, and nearby towns for the past 13 years. I concentrate my practice in matrimonial and family law. I counsel my clients on divorce, separation, custody, relocation, child support, adoption, premarital and postmarital agreements. More specifically, I assist my clients with such matters as: * Adoption * Alimony/Maintenance * Annulments * Child Abuse * Child Custody * Child Support * Child Support Enforcement * Dependency Proceedings * Divorce * Domestic Partnerships * Domestic Violence Orders * Family Court Proceedings * Family Law * Fertility and Surrogacy * Foreign Adoption * Foster Care * Grandparent Custody & Visitation Rights * Grandparent Rights * Guardianship * Name Change * Parental Rights * Paternity * Postnuptial Agreements *...
Debra J. Cohn
Vestal, NY Divorce Attorney with 12 years experience
(607) 206-5506	4100 Vestal Road
Divorce, Elder, Estate Planning and Family
Debra Cohn is the Managing Partner of Tully Rinckey PLLC's Binghamton office. She focuses her practice on Family and Matrimonial Law, including Divorce, Child Support, Child Custody, Child Visitation, Spousal Support and Paternity. Debra has over 10 years of experience and skill representing clients in a vast array of topics relating to family and matrimonial law. She is dedicated to providing exceptional representation and the best possible outcomes for her clients.
Debra is a member of the New York State Bar Association and Broome County Bar Association. She has an AV Preeminent Rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the highest possible rating. Debra received...
Emanuel N. Mouganis
Brockport, NY Divorce Lawyer
(585) 637-2123	62 Main Street
Attorney Emanuel Mouganis has the accolades you and your family can trust, including being ranked by the National Trial Lawyers as one of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers in the State of New York. He is also ranked by the American Institute of Family Attorneys as one of the Top 10 Family Law Attorneys in the State of New York and has a perfect rating by AVVO. He is also ranked by the American Institute of Criminal Attorneys as one of the Top 10 Criminal Law Attorneys in the State of New York. Prior to becoming a...
Joshua Bannister
LITTLE FALLS, NY Divorce Lawyer with 4 years experience
(315) 508-5383	598 E MONROE ST
LITTLE FALLS, NY 13365
Divorce, Criminal Defense, Family and Real Estate
Joshua is a native of Herkimer County. After college, he served our country as a Marine Officer, achieved the rank of Captain, and served on three deployments to the Middle East. Following service in the Marines, Joshua attended the Thomas M. Cooley Law School where he graduated Magna Cum Laude and was admitted to the New York State Bar in 2015. Joshua gives 100% to everything he does. Following a recent jury trial in the Village of Herkimer [Docket No. 17050159], Joshua's client was found not guilty on all counts which was the first misdemeanor acquittal in Herkimer County in...
David Scott Heier Esq
Canandaigua, NY Divorce Lawyer with 40 years experience
(585) 358-0515	20 Gorham St
Former Judge Advocate in the U.S. Marine Corps for three years gaining extensive trial advocacy experience. Worked as the Assistant City Attorney for a suburban city in Franklin County practicing in Ohio municipal law. Entered private practice serving the needs of clients in a wide number of legal areas. My practice is now limited to Family Law matters and Divorce in New York state. Also licensed in Ohio.
Dennis B. Laughlin
Cherry Valley, NY Divorce Attorney with 15 years experience
(607) 264-9988	77 Alden Street
Cherry Valley, NY 13320-0217
Free ConsultationDivorce, Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence and Family
- Eagle Scout - BS and MS in Computer Science - Attorney for the Village of Cherry Valley New York - Attorney for the Town of Edmeston New York - Attorney for the Cherry Valley Children's Christmas Fund, Inc.
Benjamin Karl Bergman
Binghamton, NY Divorce Attorney with 20 years experience
(607) 296-4190	477 State Street
Extensive courtroom experience.
Lawrence Krieger
(585) 773-1991	75 South Clinton Avenue
Clinton Square, Suite 510
Highly Reviewed Attorney For:
Child Custody, Support, Domestic Violence Cases.
I earned my Juris Doctorate degree from Boston University - School of Law (consistently ranked as one of the top law schools in the nation according to U.S. News & World Report).
I also brought the first lawsuit seeking to take down the City of Rochester's red light cameras system as an unconstitutional "cash grab".
See: Lawrence Krieger vs. City Of Rochester.
I am not afraid to take on City Hall or any opponent in court. I put that same passion and experience into fighting for my clients' legal rights in...
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Rochester, NY Divorce Attorney with 41 years experience
(800) 729-4571	70 Linden Oaks
Divorce, Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence and Personal Injury
My Law Firm Partner and I have been working with Buffalo and WNY residents for almost four decades. So we're not surprised when clients tell us that we've helped a member of their family or neighbor in the past. We have offices in: Buffalo NY Rochester NY Akron NY Williamsville NY Batavia NY West Seneca NY Niagara Falls NY And our expertise is wide - just take a look at our practice areas and how we can help you. BUFFALO AREA PERSONAL INJURY & ACCIDENTS * Highway Accident: * Industrial Accident: * Jet Ski Accident:...
Jennifer Fazio
(585) 486-4800	20 Wildbriar Road
Ms. Fazio is a partner with the law firm of Dentino, Cammarata & Fazio, LLP and is well respected in the legal community for her skills in the areas of matrimonial and family law. For nearly twenty-five years, she has assisted clients through the difficult transition of divorce, separation and other sensitive family law matters. Ms. Fazio offers compassionate yet effective legal services on the issues of premarital and post marital agreements, separation, divorce, support of children and spouses, division of marital assets and debts, custody and visitation, same sex marriage issues and dissolution of civil unions.
Although...
Christopher Thomas Brown
Vestal, NY Divorce Lawyer with 9 years experience
(607) 988-3131	105 Rano Boulevard
Divorce, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Personal Injury
Chris is a former prosecutor in the Broome County District Attorney's Office who handled thousands of criminal and domestic violence cases. From traffic tickets to Felony Driving While Intoxicated, Violent Assault and First Degree Rape. Chris has brought over 100 cases to trial. His work on both sides of the courtroom gives him the knowledge and experience to help you mount an aggressive defense against a wide range of charges.
Carolyn Chase
(585) 662-8836	2480 Browncroft Boulevard, Suite 126
Since 2002, Carolyn L. Chase, Esq.'s practice focus has been on Family and Matrimonial Law. Her extensive advocacy for children, her experience handling domestic violence issues, paternity, adoption, neglect and abuse, and her familiarity with the courts in Monroe and the surrounding counties are just a few of the reasons why clients seek her out.
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Charles Oliver Wolff
(607) 592-4585	6214 Podunk Rd.
Trumansburg, NY 14886
Divorce, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Real Estate
Syracuse University College
Jeannie D. Michalski Esq.
Avon, NY Divorce Lawyer with 21 years experience
(585) 351-2500	5579 E Avon Lima Rd
Jeannie D. Michalski, Esq., is a private attorney with offices in Monroe and Livingston County, as well as the Conflict Defender of Livingston County, NY. Ms. Michalski graduated magna cum laude from Nazareth College and attended the University of Dayton School of Law. She was awarded a community service scholarship. She began her legal career by serving as a judicial clerk and interning at the Legal Aid Society of Rochester. Ms. Michalski has since practiced law in New York State for over ten years. Ms. Michalski served as an Assistant District Attorney in Monroe County for seven years,...
Christian James Root
Vestal, NY Divorce Lawyer with 27 years experience
(888) 529-4543	4100 Vestal Rd
Free ConsultationDivorce, Domestic Violence and Family
Christian J. Root is a Partner in Tully Rinckey PLLC's Binghamton office, where he focuses his practice in Family and Matrimonial Law.
Prior to joining Tully Rinckey, Christian was the longtime First Assistant County Attorney for Tioga County in Owego, N.Y., where he was in charge of the Department of Social Services Division (DSS). In that role, he represented the DSS in all legal proceedings, including the prosecution of child abuse and neglect cases, persons-in-need-of-supervision cases, juvenile delinquency proceedings, adult protective proceedings, child support proceedings and other legal proceedings. Christian also provided counsel and advice to the Commissioner and department heads...
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Childline India Foundation (CIF) »
CASA as we know it today was born in 1947 as an expression of Christian concern for human suffering in the wake of disturbances which followed the partition of the country into India and Pakistan. Earlier, CASA was a Committee on Relief and Gift Supplies (CORAGS), In 1967 it emerged as the Christian Agency for Social Action. It's name was changed to Church's Auxiliary for Social Action, in 1972. In February 1976, CASA was converted into an autonomous registered voluntary agency. Till late 70's CASA was a relief organization however the early 80's saw a marked shift from pure Relief to Relief & Development. In the 90's CASA's thrust has shifted from "project" to "process" and from "need based approach" to "issue based approach."
"CASA's Vision is inspired by the Christian Faith and values. CASA visualises a society in which peace, justice and equality prevail and wherein all citizens – irrespective of caste, creed language and religion – live in peace and communal harmony. CASA also envisages a society where the poor, the marginalised and the under – privileged have equal opportunity for their involvement in the development process which is value based and sustainable and also have an appropriate environment to develop their fullest potential".
"CASA actively supports and works towards a just and sustainable society by creating conditions for meaningful and disciplined involvement of all people and their organisations, in the development process which is based on micro approach and involves networking of the organisations at various appropriate levels. CASA also responds to human suffering and distress caused by natural or man-made calamities, in a manner which upholds the dignity of the affected people and enhances their capacity for disaster mitigation and management of the programmes which are in accordance with development principles. In doing all this, CASA
strives to optimise all potential from within the organisation, as well as, its reference community and other partner organisations."
1. To facilitate empowerment of the poor irrespective of caste, creed, language and religion.
2. To ameliorate the sufferings of the down – troden, marginalised and the weakest sections of society.
3. To bring about a change in the lives of people by involving them in this process of change.
4. To strengthen grassroot capacities by building confidence, problem solving capacities, resilience and skills among local people.
5. To ensure people's involvement in developing a society wherein peace, justice and equality prevail.
CASA is today operational in almost all States and Union Territories of India through its 4 Zonal and 14 Sector offices having a working strength of more than 700 people.
Development Focus
Health, Women, Children, Education, Rural Development, Socio-economics Development, Net-working, Tribals, Awareness Generation.
Direct Programmes
These programmes, directly implemented, reflect CASA's philosophy and understanding of development issues and are operationalised in pursuit of the overall Mission and Vision of the organisation.
1. Improvement of Educational Facilities in NEI – supports schools building and hostel construction and renovation in remote and inaccessible areas for the tribal children. The local community contributes 25 percent of the total resource requirement.
2. The Calcutta Slum Development Programme – initiated as a relief operation provides substantial services and builds capacities of the people in slums of Calcutta.
3. Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu Disaster Relief and Capacity Building Programme – initiated during the 1977 cyclone the programme is operational in 243 coastal villages. It promotes self reliance of people's organization and networks them for collective action on issue of concern. The program has a sharp focus on "empowerment" through community based disaster preparedness and human potential enhancement.
4. Food for Community Development Programme – serves as a very important tool for providing food to the deprived communities and simultaneously develops assets and community infrastructure at the field level in drought prone areas.
5. Food Security Programme – aims at meeting food security needs at the individual, family and community level through ensuring continuous access to food by the people. The program is operational in tribal areas of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra.
6. The North East India Development Programme – is operational in 5 North Eastern states at 22 locations and covers 491 villages. The programme works for consolidation of village level organisations, district level committees of people and NGOs. This has initiated actions and research on important but unique local issues. It enhances women's participation in decision making process, facilitates building and strengthening of existing village leadership; networking of village organisations, and promotes and strengthens co-operation and networking amongst voluntary organisations in the north-east.
7. Maharashtra Earthquake rehabilitation Programme – initiated after the Maharashtra earthquake is being implemented in 8 village of Latur and Osmanabad districts. Besides construction of houses, the program also focuses on total social economic rehabilitation of the people.
Partnersilip
The programmes of CASA are undertaken with the close co-operation of its constituencies i.e. the people, NGO's Churches & Government at various levels.
Partnership of CASA with other NGO's is based on an understanding that the goals, objectives and methods employed will be based on an equal relationship, mutual openness, transparency and respect for the general conditions and framework in which each partner is working.
Package Programme
In this cooperation model, CASA takes on the role of a development promotion organisation that enables and assists a group of NGOs in their effort towards participatory and sustainable-development based on justice and equity.
The co-operation aims at working collectively in a contiguous area on issues combining development activities at the grassroot level as well as concerted efforts to address issues at a wider level. Facilitating a process of democratic planning and decision making thereby enabling the people to become the owners of their efforts is the key to this association.
Creating local forums and platforms of people's organisations for discussion and sharing of experiences to lead to joint action planning and building up of networks in deprived areas is another dimension of the partnership.
The partners in the on going three packages setup a forum constituted by representatives from all Project Implementation Organisations (PIOs) as well as representatives of CASA. The Forum is the vehicle for collective accountability through monitoring and continuous review and feedback. These fora decide about initiating actions beyond the programme areas on issues of common concern.
The package programme in Rajasthan for instance is operational in the districts of Jaipur, Sawaimadhopur Jodhpur and Udaipur. The partners, in addition to their planned specific interventions, collectively intervene on the issue of the 73rd Constitutional Amendment through involvement in pre, during and post election phase.
The involvement ranges from information dissemination during the pre-election phase to training and skill development of the elected representatives during the post election phase.
The package in Bihar and Orissa addresses the issues of tribals – land, water forest and gender. The forum is beginning to specify the issues within the broad areas identified by its members.
The package programme in Himachal Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh has 14 partners of which 6 are in H.P. and 8 are in U.P. The planned activities carried out are related to promotion of agriculture and social forestry, promotion of income generating activities, community organisation and capacity building. Special focus of the intervention is on Women's empowerment and the 73rd Constitutional Amendment. A MOUNTAIN FORUM, has been constituted by the PIOs.
The package programmes in Madhya Pradesh and Bihar have 15 partners each working in the tribal areas. The partners have come together to work collectively on the issue of loss of tribal identity. The partnership addresses issues related to land, forest, water and gender in the context of tribal community. A forum has also been created by the partners in each state.
A new package programme in Rajashtan has been initiated which has 18 partners working collectively focusing on the issue of Natural Resources Management.
Issue Based Intervention
In addition to its direct and partnership programmes, CASA's intervention on issues of contemporary relevance is beginning to catch up with its mainstream activities. These programmes, implemented directly and in partnership, are in line with CASAs philosophy and the overall Mission and Vision of the organisation.
Ever since the country's constitution was amended the 73rd time, CASA has been in the fore front in taking up activities related to the new Panchayati Raj Act. In line with CASA's policy of empowering people, irrespective of sex, caste and creed, the Act provided ample opportunities for the organization to take-up awareness and policy-related interventions on the subject. This it has done effectively from holding national level consultations to organising village-level meetings.
Gender Justice has become one of the underlying principles of sustainable development. In all programmes areas of CASA, women are organised at village, cluster, regional and state levels to form forums and federations for collective action. The activities are initiated which lead to restoration of women's self image, enhancement of their confidence, providing them with space to come together as a group giving them access to credit and markets, building their abilities to handle finances, ownership of productive assets, resistance to exploitation and bargaining for gender equity.
The unjust social order has led to a socio-economic divide based on caste and class. A majority of women, children, tribals and dalits are marginalised and oppressed, their very right to survival with dignity is at stake. Protection and promotion of their rights form the crux of CASA's intervention on Human Right Issues. The activities include legal literacy and legal aid camps in order to create access to justice for the poor.
CASA involves the people, churches, partner agencies, government bodies and like minded individuals in the struggle. Social mobilisation is done through mass programmes like rellies, dhamas on critical issues identified. Lack of minimum wages, social evils like alcoholism, child labour, violence against women, exploitation of labour, food security as human rights are some of the issues on which collective action is currently being facilitated.
Sushant Agarwal
Director, CASA
Rachna Building, 2, Rajendra Place, Pusa Road, New Delhi – 110008, India
Tel : 00-91-11-25730611, E-mail: sushant@casa-india.org Website : http://www.casa-india.org

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OP-UNEDITED | Politics as the Bane of Insecurity in Nigeria – By Prince Ugo
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In Nigeria today, a lot has been said about the level of insecurity with regards to the spate of kidnappings and civil unrest as witnessed in some parts of the country. While this might sound like a genuine concern, it must be noted that there are indeed undertones and undercurrents that must be addressed as a matter of urgency.
I say this for the very fact that not until we as a people learn to play by the rules and put national interest above personal interest, we would still be grappling with insecurity in the country. The politicization of issues has seen an increase in the level of insecurity in the country. Those that are saddled with the task of ensuring that the proper orientation is inculcated in their subjects are the very one instigating violence in the country through the instrument of unguarded statements, outright insinuation, and illogical conclusions.
This is on the heels that security is one of the cardinal projects necessary for engendering an organized society, and everybody is a critical stakeholder. However, it appears that this project has been politicized in Nigeria and the politicization has led to sporadic emergence of dangerous ethnic and religious militias who have equally become tools in the hands of the elite political group for achieving what was impossible at the polls.
In my opinion, there is a grand plot by some mischievous elements to ensure that Nigeria does not know peace for reasons best known to them. This much they have strived to achieve by the promotion of violence across the country through covert means.
These set of people have introduced religious and ethnic sentiments in their quest to make Nigeria ungovernable. But what they seem to have forgotten is the fact that their actions and inactions would serve Nigeria as a country no good and at the end of the day if care is not taken we all would be consumed by the seed of discord that has been planted now daily.
The generality of Nigerians must wake up to this stark reality staring at us in the face. The security agencies have been battling day and night towards ensuring that Nigeria stays united and free from security threats. But the task at hand requires that all hands must be on deck in this task. As unpleasant as this might sound, our leaders must as a matter of national interest stop playing politics with the lives of over 200 million people.
In my opinion, tackling insecurity in Nigeria has gone beyond what the relevant security agencies have done or should do. It is more of understanding the dynamics inherent in our actions and inactions and those collective steps that ought to be taken in the overall interest of the country.
Our ethnic champions also have a huge role to play in solving this challenge. Those that are quick to point accusing fingers in specific directions even without any tangible evidence further complicates than solve the problem. They point accusing fingers without minding whose ox is gored. They generalize, they accuse and then pass judgment without regards to the sensibilities of others. In so doing, the problem isn't solved. Instead, it escalates and further fuels ethnic tension amongst the various ethnic groupings in the country.
This is also same for the religious groups that have used religion as a bargaining chip in the fulfilment of their desires. They cry wolf where non exist. They preach inciting messages to their followers who have proven to be veritable tools in the advancement of negative narratives in the country. And the interesting thing is that this style hasn't helped in any way but how they see this as a part of religion is the more baffling.
I believe that the first step towards actualizing relative peace and tranquility in Nigeria is when our religious and ethnic leaders rise to the task of nation-building by ensuring that the messages and narrative they pass across to their adherents are not such that would insult the sensibilities of adherents of other religion. Their messages must seek to unite rather than divide. And they should be responsible for their actions and inactions.
The second step is when our tribal leaders realize that it behooves on them to ensure that their subjects are guided in proper conduct at all times, and they must also lead by example.
The third step is for all and sundry to stop giving political, ethnic, and religious coloration to events as they happen. We should strive to be circumspect in our utterances and actions in an attempt to douse the tension that has already been created in the country through mutual suspicion.
It must also be noted that no-one can live in insolation and as it behooves on us regardless of our ethnic and religious affiliations to always see the bigger picture and as such we should be guided in our actions and inactions. This is not the time for the politicization of issues and events as this has proven to be the bane of insecurity in Nigeria.
Should Nigeria go up in flames, we would all have ourselves to blame. As the opportunity to make this country work lay in wait for us, we must take the bull by the horns in ensuring Nigeria defeats its adversaries. This would only be possible if all and sundry see the task ahead of us as a collective endeavor rather than a religious or ethnic one. The ethnic and religious narrative should have no pride of place in the scheme of things in Nigeria.
Ugo, a patriotic Nigerian wrote this piece from Colindale, United Kingdom
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from __future__ import division

EX_TUP_1 = ('a', 'a', 'a', 'b')
EX_TUP_1 = ('a', 'a', 'b', 'b', 'c')

def jaccard_sim(tup_1, tup_2, verbose=False):
    """
        calculate the jaccard similiarity of 2 tuples
    """
    sum = len(tup_1) + len(tup_2)
    set_1 = set(tup_1)
    set_2 = set(tup_2)
    inter = 0
    for i in (set_1 & set_2):
        count_1 = tup_1.count(i)
        count_2 = tup_2.count(i)
        inter += count_1 if count_1 < count_2 else count_2
    j_sim = inter / sum
    if verbose: print j_sim
    return j_sim

def jaccard_distance(tup_1, tup_2):
    """
        Calculate the jaccard distance
    """
    return 1 - jaccard_sim(tup_1, tup_2)

def jaccard_conditional_comparaison(tup, list_tups, min_jaccard_sim, verbose=False):
    """
        Suppose that "s" is a string of length "ls", and we are looking for
        strings with at least "sim" Jaccard similarity.
        To be sure that we do not have to compare "s" with "t", we must be certain that "sim" > ("ls" ? "p")/"ls". That
        is, "p" must be at least [(1 ? "sim")"ls"] + 1. Of course we want "p" to be as small as
        possible, so we do not index string s in more buckets than we need to. Thus,
        we shall hereafter take "p" = [(1 ? "sim")"ls"+ 1 to be the length of the prefix that
        gets indexed.
         P.S : "p" being the prefix of potential strings to be compared to "s"
         Case 1: p ? q. Here, the maximum size of the intersection is
            Ls ? i + 1 ? (p ? q)
            Since Ls = i + p, we can write the above expression for the intersection size as
            q + 1. The minimum size of the union is Ls + j ? 1, as it was when we did not
            take suffix length into account. Thus, we require
            (q + 1) /(Ls + j ? 1) ? J whenever p ? q.
         Case 2: p < q. Here, the maximum size of the intersection is Ls ? i + 1, as
            when suffix length was not considered. However, the minimum size of the union
            is now Ls + j ? 1 + q ? p. If we again use the relationship Ls = i + p, we can
            replace Ls ? p by i and get the formula i + j ? 1 + q for the size of the union.
            If the Jaccard similarity is at least J, then
            (Ls ? i + 1) / (i + j ? 1 + q) ? J
            whenever p < q.

    """
    tup_length = len(tup)
    pre = int(((1 - min_jaccard_sim) * tup_length) + 1)
    max_length = int(tup_length / min_jaccard_sim)
    min_length = tup_length - pre
    potential_tups = []
    for t in list_tups:
        t_length = len(t)
        # first we check teh current tup length
        if t_length >= min_length and t_length <= max_length:
            #second we should loop over all possible values for i & j
            for i in range(0, pre):
                for j in range(0, pre):
                    p = tup_length - i
                    q = t_length - j
                    if (p >= q and ((q + 1) / (tup_length + j - 1)) >= min_jaccard_sim) or (
                                    p < q and ((tup_length - i + 1) / (i + j - 1 + q)) >= min_jaccard_sim):
                        potential_tups.append(t)
    if verbose: print potential_tups
    return potential_tups

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Modern businesses must invest in eCommerce to keep up with their competition. Over the last several years we have seen a drastic increase in B2C eCommerce sales, and many of those orders are placed on a mobile device such as a smartphone or tablet. These days, it's easy for a person who sees an advertisement to purchase the product right there on the spot, no matter where they are, with a device in their pocket. We are now seeing that B2B is on course to follow the same path.
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Developing a robust digital strategy is both a challenge and an opportunity. Part 3 of the Digital Essentials series explores five of the essential technology-driven experiences customers expect, which you may be missing or not fully utilizing.
When sites are built to be responsive, they are designed so that the code works in all browsers. However, they tend to still be designed primarily for desktops, which may not fully meet mobile user demands. But even with a mobile-first design in mind, there are still limitations. While there are templates and themes that allow for little to no code and accelerate page development, responsive sites often cannot access device features such as the camera for scanning, the microphone for voice interactions, or the GPS for finding locations and getting directions. In general, designing and developing responsive pages is faster than mobile app development, but these pages still take time to load, especially with limited internet connections, and the experience is usually lacking.
Native Web Apps
The early answer to responsive design issues on mobile was native apps. These apps work the device features mentioned above into the overall user experience, but development takes much longer. While native apps provide much more control over the user experience, they must also be managed for various different operating systems and devices, such as Apple's App Store for iOS devices, and Google Play for Android device apps. In most cases, native apps perform better than websites accessed in a browser, but they take time to download and install initially, and updates are often needed for new content and features. These downloads require large amounts of cell data, and could render the app useless in low-connection areas. Have you ever tried to use a retail store's app while standing in line, only to find out you need to update to use it, and there's no cell service in the store? It's quite a frustrating experience.
Progressive web apps (PWAs) bring the best of both worlds, and show great promise for the future. They provide an app-like experience, but in a browser, similar to a responsive design. There is no need to install anything, just to save an icon on the device home screen. The icon opens a browser and uses pre-cached data, giving it a native app feeling. A few other highlights of PWAs include:
PWAs are found in web search results, unlike native apps, and various SEO techniques can be used to make them more visible. Native apps do not allow for this, and require an app store download instead.
PWAs are updated in the background, like standard websites, so there is no need for updating apps on a regular basis.
Behind the scenes, scripts and APIs manage network traffic and store data locally as needed. This allows pages to load much faster, after the first visit, which helps SEO as an added benefit.
All information is stored on the device in offline mode, and when the internet connection is resumed, the data is sent to the website. This can allow for purchases even with a spotty (or no) connection, such as a busy trade show floor, or a remote area.
They allow access to the camera, microphone, and GPS on the device, and can send push notifications, which is great for customer service.
There are still some disadvantages with PWAs, but they are mostly around the devices that the sites are accessed on, and should not be a major factor when it comes to eCommerce. At least at this time, PWAs cannot access smartphone features such as contact lists, Bluetooth, or NFC. Also, users who are used to browsing app stores will not come across their PWA counterparts. For example, many people have apps installed for Uber and Starbucks, but both have recently released PWAs.
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In the latest version, Magento has even upgraded Page Builder to provide PWA Studio compatibility. This introduces the easy content editing of Page Builder to these new PWA Studio-based storefronts. Magento is also making additional improvements with each release of PWA Studio, such as switching from REST APIs to GraphQL, and optimizing images through pre-fetching and lazy loading, to improve page loading times.
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package rl.java.course.addressbook.appmanager;

import org.openqa.selenium.WebDriver;
import org.openqa.selenium.chrome.ChromeDriver;
import org.openqa.selenium.edge.EdgeDriver;
import org.openqa.selenium.firefox.FirefoxDriver;
import org.openqa.selenium.remote.BrowserType;

import java.io.File;
import java.io.FileReader;
import java.io.IOException;
import java.util.Objects;
import java.util.Properties;
import java.util.concurrent.TimeUnit;

public class ApplicationManager {
  private final Properties properties;
  WebDriver wd;

  private SessionHelper sessionHelper;
  private NavigationHelper navigationHelper;
  private GroupHelper groupHelper;
  private ContactHelper contactHelper;
  private String browser;
  private DbHelper dbHelper;

  public ApplicationManager(String browser) {
    this.browser = browser;
    properties = new Properties();
  }

  public void init() throws IOException {
    String target = System.getProperty("target", "local");
    properties.load(new FileReader(new File(String.format("src/test/resources/%s.properties", target))));
    dbHelper = new DbHelper();
    if (Objects.equals(browser, BrowserType.FIREFOX)) {
      System.setProperty("webdriver.gecko.driver", "C:/Geckodriver/geckodriver.exe");
      wd = new FirefoxDriver();
    } else if (Objects.equals(browser, BrowserType.CHROME)) {
      System.setProperty("webdriver.gecko.driver", "C:/Geckodriver/geckodriver.exe");
      wd = new ChromeDriver();
    } else if (Objects.equals(browser, BrowserType.EDGE)) {
      System.setProperty("webdriver.gecko.driver", "C:/Geckodriver/geckodriver.exe");
      wd = new EdgeDriver();
    }
    wd.manage().timeouts().implicitlyWait(3, TimeUnit.SECONDS);
    wd.get(properties.getProperty("web.baseUrl"));
    groupHelper = new GroupHelper(wd);
    contactHelper = new ContactHelper(wd);
    navigationHelper = new NavigationHelper(wd);
    sessionHelper = new SessionHelper(wd);
    sessionHelper.login(properties.getProperty("web.adminLogin"), properties.getProperty("web.adminPassword"));
  }

  public void stop() {
    wd.close();
  }

  public GroupHelper group() {
    return groupHelper;
  }

  public ContactHelper contact() {
    return contactHelper;
  }

  public NavigationHelper goTo() {
    return navigationHelper;
  }

  public DbHelper db() {
    return dbHelper;
  }
}


We haven't heard much lately from Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump. Seems like most of the attention has been on Donald Trump Jr., who is said be expecting an indictment with his name on it to be handed down in federal court any day now.
But it now appears that the president's daughter and son-in-law are about to be back in the spotlight with the upcoming publication of a new book entitled Kushner, Inc: Greed. Ambition. Corruption. The Extraordinary Story of Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump. Not a very flattering title, is it?
And there are early reports that Jared and Ivanka — who serve as advisers to President Donald Trump — are terrified of what will be in the book, which is scheduled to be published in March, with advance copies going out on Monday, February 4.
apparently, the Kushner family is FREAKING OUT – Vicky Ward's book on Ivank, Jared and charlie comes out this week and I hear it's got some serious shockers in it.
While the book could well uncover some embarrassing information about Jared and Ivanka, it may also suggest possibly illegal activity on Jared's part regarding his real estate business and financial connections to Russia, Saudi Arabia, and other countries that have financial connections to the White House and President Trump himself.
Financial fraud related to giving false sales figures for Trump building projects.
Directing money from the Trump inaugural committee into Trump properties, which is a violation of federal law.
No wonder Jared and Ivanka are freaking out: They know they're guilty of numerous crimes and time is running out on them.
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import os
import glob

# Constants
job_block = 10

key = 'ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ0123456789'
# Returns a 3-letter code corresponding to a base-10 number
def code(val):
    return key[(val/36/36)%36]+key[(val/36)%36]+key[val%36]
# Returns a base-10 number corresponding to a 3-letter code
def base10val(code):
    return key.find(code[0])*36*36 + key.find(code[1])*36 + key.find(code[2])

import sys
if len(sys.argv)==1:
  sys.argv.append('DUD-E.active.ism')

import argparse
parser = argparse.ArgumentParser()
parser.add_argument('library', default=None, \
  help='ISM or mol2 file of the library')
parser.add_argument('UseOpenEye', choices=['Y','N'], \
  help='Use OpenEye toolkit?')
parser.add_argument('--count', default=None, type=int, \
  help='Number of ligands to process')
parser.add_argument('--job_block', default=job_block, type=int, \
  help='Number of ligands per job')
parser.add_argument('--run_number', default=None, type=int,
  help='Up to RUN_NUMBER jobs will run' + \
    ' (if an argument is passed)')
parser.add_argument('--max_jobs', default=None, type=int)
parser.add_argument('--dry', action='store_true', default=False, \
  help='Does not actually submit the job to the queue')
args = parser.parse_args()

import inspect
dirs = {}
dirs['script'] = os.path.dirname(os.path.abspath(\
  inspect.getfile(inspect.currentframe())))
execfile(os.path.join(dirs['script'],'_external_paths.py'))
prep_script = os.path.join(dirs['script'], '_prep_ligand.chimera.py')
command_paths = findPaths(['qsub_command'])

# Load the library
if not os.path.isfile(args.library):
  raise Exception('Library file missing!')

if args.library.endswith('.gz'):
  import gzip
  F = gzip.open(args.library,'r')
  args.library = args.library[:-3]
else:
  F = open(args.library,'r')

if args.library.endswith('.ism'):
  ligands = F.read().strip().split('\n')
  args.library = args.library[:-4]
  args.mol2 = False
elif args.library.endswith('.mol2'):
  ligands = F.read().strip().split('@<TRIPOS>MOLECULE')
  ligands.pop(0)
  args.library = args.library[:-5]
  args.mol2 = True
else:
  raise Exception('Unknown library type')
F.close()

# Choose ligands to prepare
nligands = len(ligands)
if args.count is None:
  inds = range(nligands)
else:
  inds = range(0,nligands,int(float(nligands)/args.count))

print 'Preparing %d ligands'%nligands

# Submit a job for every args.job_block ligands
if not os.path.isdir('dock_in'):
  os.makedirs('dock_in')
if not os.path.isdir('3D'):
  os.makedirs('3D')

import subprocess

command_list = []
out_FNs = []
out_remaps = []
code_list = []
job_count = 0
for ind in inds:
  code_i = code(ind)
  out_FN = 'dock_in/{0}.{1}__/{2}.mol2'.format(args.library,code_i[0],code_i)
  if not os.path.exists(out_FN):
    if args.mol2:
      threeD_FN = '3D/{0}.{1}.mol2'.format(args.library,code_i)
      F = open(threeD_FN,'w')
      F.write("@<TRIPOS>MOLECULE"+ligands[ind])
      F.close()
    command = 'python {0} {1} "{2}" {3}'.format(\
      os.path.join(dirs['script'],'prep_ligand_for_dock.py'), \
      out_FN, ligands[ind].split()[0], args.UseOpenEye)
    command_list.append(command)
    out_FNs.append(out_FN)
    out_remaps.append(os.path.basename(out_FN))
    out_remaps.append(out_FN)
    code_list.append(code_i)
  ncommands = len(command_list)
  if ncommands==args.job_block or ((ncommands>0) and (ind==inds[-1])):
    command = '; '.join(command_list)
    name = args.library + '.' + '.'.join(code_list)
    print 'Submitting: ' + command
    os.system(' '.join(['python',command_paths['qsub_command'],\
      name, "'"+command+"'",\
      '--input_files', prep_script,\
      '--output_files', ' '.join(out_FNs), \
      '--output_remaps', ' '.join(out_remaps), \
      {True:'--dry',False:''}[args.dry]]))
    command_list = []
    out_FNs = []
    out_remaps = []
    code_list = []
    job_count += 1
    print 'Submitted %d jobs\n'%job_count
    if (args.max_jobs is not None) and (job_count>args.max_jobs):
      break


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Dubbed as one of the 7 wonders of the modern world, it's no surprise that the Empire State Building is one of New York City's premier attractions. The building is symbolic of NYC itself and we at HeliNY are proud to include this sight in all of our tours.
The Empire State Building is surely a sight to see. In fact, it is the most photographed building in the entire world! Over 4 million people yearly visit the attraction, but few are able to bask in its glory from an aerial view. 1250 ft above the sky, the top part of the building lights up in glorious fashion to shine amongst the city. On a clear day, you are able to see 5 states from the Empire State observatory including New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut and Massachusetts!
Covering the span of an entire city block, with over 100 floors and its own zip code, the building pays homage to the Great Depression and has since been a national icon for growth and power. The tallest building in the world from its' construction up until 1973, the Empire State building gave a boost to the nation in one of its darkest times.
Here are some more fun facts about the Empire State Building:
It's not a coincidence that the building resembles a pencil. It was designed to look just like one!
The top of the building is used for major radio broadcasts and commercial TV stations.
Though it originally cost $40k to build back in the 1930s, it would cost over $7 BILLION to build today!
An inflatable "King Kong" was placed onto the Empire State for the film's 50th anniversary.
The building is named after New York's oldest nickname: The Empire State.
The building was constructed during a race to create the world's tallest building. The Empire State Building took only 13 months (and 7 million hours of labor) to create.
During special holidays and occasions, the Empire State lights up in custom colors to match.
Couples can experience a "shock" when they kiss at the pinnacle of the Empire State. This is due to the high electricity in the atmospheric height.
Does this make you want to see the historic building for yourself? Come explore from an amazing aerial view on one of our popular helicopter tours! The only thing better than visiting the top of the Empire State building is flying past it!
HeliNY offers the New Yorker tour, a 15 minute exploration of the beauty of the New York harbor. Views include the extravagant Empire State Building in addition to the Statue of Liberty up close, 120 year old Brooklyn Bridge, and more! We also offer our Ultimate Tour, an extended 20 minute tour that includes the gorgeous George Washington Bridge and New Jersey Palisades. How about our 30 minute DELUXE tour, your ticket to NYC's most premier tour that includes all of the above plus extravagant views from the Verrazano Bridge, Brooklyn, and Staten Island!
To learn more about our tours, click here!
How well do you really know Lady Liberty?
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We were happily visiting vineyards in Paso Robles when we realized that the weather forecast was looking good for the next few days ----and---we were not that far from Yosemite.
We had known that Yosemite had closed due to storms this winter and also that two of the roads were still closed until recently from flooding and tree damage. But , we left Paso Robles on Route 46 to Route 41. We were heading to one of our Escapee parks in Coarsegold. Once there, we found out that Route 41 was clear, except for a short one lane section, into Yosemite---Yea!!!
It didn't take long for some wonderful views.
Even Lady Blue is enjoying the ride.
The brown sections are dead pine trees. We discovered that Yosemite was especially hit by bug infestations during the extended extreme drought. The beetle has been here for a long time and the trees cope quite well in good weather by producing sap to force the beetles out of the tree. But the drought keeps the trees from producing enough sap and the beetles have been destroying millions of the pines. The damage is quite evident.
What a great place to take pictures.
Yosemite Valley, you understand what has held visitors captive for centuries.
Oh--Jan and Bruce with Lady Blue.
Note that we lucked out with sunshine and warm temperatures.
As we are writing this it is only 48 degrees about 3,000 feet lower.
Yosemite Valley is about 4,000 foot elevation.
We were excited to not only find a spot for the night, but one spot available for three nights--no moving. Wow!
This picture is for Bailey--a Westfalia fan. It is the only VW Westfalia we had seen with a solid raised roof. Note the European plate under the U.S. plate on the front.
On that subject, there were a number of RV rentals in the park. This one has the sleeping tent on the roof and inside would be a cooler, all kinds of bins, a stove and other necessities.
Our site was level and quite good for the senior rate of $13 per night.
The park was not at all crowded.
Jan and I walked the first day from the Upper Pines Campground all the way to Yosemite Falls and back--an easy walk.
No crowds on the sidewalks. As a matter of fact, no crowds driving the loop either. Drivers were able to drive around the Valley and park at all the views along the way. This was in the middle of March.
Right away , from the bridge over the Merced river, we have views of Yosemite Falls.
With the Merced river in the foreground.
Looking up at the North Dome , what you see underneath are called the Royal Arches carved thousands of years ago.
These are all views along the walking trail.
Again, Yosemite Falls in the distance.
This is just the Upper Falls.
With all of the snow this winter, the falls have been spectacular.
Looking back to Half Dome.
This day was great with blue sky and a bit of snow for contrasts.
The Upper Falls is 1,430 feet.
The entire Yosemite Falls is one of the highest waterfalls in the world.
Bike, bus(free), or driving, this is the main entrance(near Yosemite Lodge) where you can look at the entire falls as you walk towards it. The total drop of the falls is 2, 425 feet.
The volume is quite loud.
And the temperature drops rapidly as you approach.
Hard to believe, but this water is entirely from snow melt.
Come August the falls most often become just a trickle or dry up completely .
Winter visitors are often offered these views.
By the way, we follow a custom of offering to take pictures of families, friends , and couples so that everyone can be in the picture. The custom often includes those people offering to take your picture. What a great idea.
The thunder and mists at the foot of Lower Falls.
This is a good place for humility and perspective.
We don't know how we would have chosen pictures to take back in the 1960's with a film camera.
In the village are a few shops and the Visitors Center.
We always enjoy the history and the films about the parks that are shown. Even with fewer people in the park, we see that many visitors have no idea of the films and resources they have available.
Yosemite has been visited for tens of thousands of years. Before the Europeans in the mid 1800's, there were the Ahwahneechee. In 1864, during some of the worst fighting of the Civil War, Abraham Lincoln set aside Yosemite Valley and Mariposa Grove(Giant Sequoia) to the state of California. Yellowstone became the first national park in 1872. Yosemite became a national park in 1890.
The hero of the early parks system was John Muir on the right. This picture is from the visit of President Teddy Roosevelt in 1903. Roosevelt camped for three nights with Muir at different locations in the park, discussed natural resources, and was inspired to become one of the most ardent promoters of national lands and parks.
One of the most quoted writings of John Muir above.
Yes, it is Yosemite Falls again. But on a different day, and the spray is even stronger. Also, you can see the Upper, Middle, and Lower Falls.
Perhaps because the wind is stronger.
That day Jan and I were using our bikes to go around the bike loop.
From around the Swinging Bridge area , a good view of the falls with a reflection as a bonus.
Just off the bike trail, a view into snow covered mountains.
You can see the cars on the Valley Loop in the distance.
A late winter view from the Merced River.
Our last day started with a bike ride and a quick flat tire.
But, we brought the bikes back to the campsite and started our hike--from the campground--up to Mirror Lake.
A recent tree fall requires a little climbing.
Where is the trail crew?
We know a few of you have climbed Half Dome.
From this view of North Dome, rock climbing does not call to our expertise. However, there is a rock climbing and mountaineering school that exists here. This is the iconic birthplace of American rock climbing and the most famous climbing area in the world.
We saw some people practicing near Camp 4.
On the way out of the Valley, we have a better view of Bridalveil Falls across the Valley.
Even Lady Blue had a good visit to Yosemite. Note this day a bit more hazy as we look back towards El Capitan. No rock climbers today.
If you have not caught us recently, the issue below from Paso Robles is new. And the next one, Morro Bay, is also recent.


Recently, I gave a webinar on publishing a scientific manuscript for the American Medical Writers Association (AMWA). [An archived version of the webinar is located AMWA On Demand Webinars.] In the webinar, I reviewed topics including selecting a compatible journal, online resources for literature searches, and writing strategy.
Professional medical communicators (writers, editors, or developers) are skilled at clearly communicating science. Since they are intimately familiar with style guides, reporting requirements, and proper English usage, professional writers can efficiently process your scientific data into a coherent document.
Image taken by Amanda Mills, courtesy of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Efficiency – The writer specializes in creating documents that are logically organized, readable, and scientifically thorough. A professional medical writer can complete the job in a shorter amount of time than someone who does not write for a living.
Eye for detail – The writer will take care of endless details that most authors are unaware of but publishers and regulatory bodies take seriously.
Adherence to guidelines and requirements – The writer will seamlessly implement any formatting or content requirements in your document, which will go a long way to facilitate the publication or approval process.
Want data to back up these claims?
A survey of journal editors showed that "poorly written, excessive jargon" topped the list of problems seen in manuscripts, with most editors reporting that it happens "frequently." This was followed closely by "inadequate or inappropriate presentation" as the second most common problem.
From Byrne DW. Publishing Your Medical Research Papers. 1998.
"When professional medical writers help authors prepare manuscripts, these manuscripts are less likely to be retracted for misconduct, are more compliant with best-practice reporting guidelines, and are accepted more quickly for publication.
From Wolley KL, et al. "Poor compliance with reporting research results." Curr Med Res Opin, 2012.
I love to read and learn. Nothing satisfies me more than a new-to-me book that is well written and provides tons of useful information. (I'm still a sucker for the paper version!) I've compiled a list of books that I would recommend to anyone, loosely organized into several categories. Please leave your suggestions to add to any of these categories.
On a tip from a fellow freelance medical writer, I recently enrolled in small business workshops through the SCORE organization. SCORE is a non-profit affiliate of the US Small Business Administration. SCORE offers low-cost workshops (online and in person), free mentoring, and small business tools on its website.
The folks in my workshops ranged from already in business for 10+ years to pondering some unknown future small business. A woman in the food industry found out how much start-up money a bank would require her to have before approving a loan. Two psychologists in a private practice realized the benefit of having a social media presence. A dog daycare determined the best legal entity for the business. Critical information was also provided to other attendees in professional services, construction, and retail.
Workshop topics covered business plans, marketing, sales, financing, and accounting, to name a few. If you ever need a crash course in starting and running a small business, SCORE workshops should be on your list. Attendees all walk away with handy resource packets and some great contacts for future mentoring.


Ardglass Golf Course is an 18 hole links course on the north-eastern coast of Ireland with some stunning views and many excellent and unique golf holes. The course is just 50 minutes by car from Belfast and only 30 minutes from the world renowned Royal County Down golf links at Newcastle. The new course which incorporates the 3 new holes designed by Mr David Jones in 1998 has created a trully challenging test of golf, particularly on a windy day. The course hugs the coastline, with no fewer than 8 holes where the Irish Sea coastline comes into play. The Irish Sea is visible from all 18 holes and on a clear day it is possible to see across the Irish Sea to the Isle of Man. Ardglass really is a course to savour with some outstanding holes. The 161yd Par 3 2nd, the 480yd Par 5 11th and the 181yd Par 3 12th each require a carry across the coastline and cliffs tops of the Irish Sea and rank amoung the best holes in Ireland. The view from the elevated 12th tee, with the backdrop of the Irish Sea and Mourne Mountains is to die for.
After playing Royal County Down in the morning, we drove 30 minutes to play Ardglass and we very much enjoyed it. The green fee is not so expensive, and the club not so fancy, but it was an excellent experience. They were doing some work on the tee boxes, but my guess is that they will be outstanding. The first hole is very unique with an uphill shot and a tee box right in front of the Ardglass castle. The green of this par 4 is quite unique inside a natural arena. The next 4 play by the water are of high quality but the true Arglass experience reached its peak when we made the turn. The 10th hole is a downhill par 3 (175 yards) with a magnificent view of the bay and a strong wind. Hit a full 3 wood to barely reach the green because of the wind. Then the par 5 11th is one of the best holes we played on this trip, longing the bay on the right and at the bottom of the cliff on the left side, a pure beauty. The 12th is another great hole by the water, always challenging with the strong wind! The closing hole offers a great view of the castle from up top and was a great view to conclude our amazing Northern Ireland golfing experience!


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When you've lost your appetite for claimant PI
Claimant PI firms have had a tough few years and the recent Chancellor's speech can't have been easy listening.
Over the last few months, we've certainly fielded more enquiries than usual, signifying that parts of the sector are beginning to lose their appetite for claimant personal injury (PI).
There seems to be more PI firms willing to outsource the completion of the legal services required on the balance of their PI cases as pre-LASPO matters reach a conclusion, as opposed to completely running off the book of business internally.
With the Chancellors' speech reinforcing the feeling that further change is inevitable, it seems many are now accepting that the world of claimant PI is only going to become harder and they have reached a conclusion that their working capital is better invested elsewhere.
Regardless of the size of the firm or the timing of a reduction in the number of new matters being opened, two and a half years from the introduction of LASPO, many firms have been experiencing a reduction in cash inflows from pre-LASPO work and have first-hand experience of the challenges presented by the post-LASPO market.
It seems some are now looking for the most efficient ways of realising the remaining value locked up in claimant PI work in progress (WIP), while recognising that underutilising their own resource does not maximise efficiency.
Historically, one of the challenges has been the lack of viable methodology in terms of how to step away from all or specific areas of claimant PI. The disadvantages of net cash trade sales – heavy discounts and litigation emerging over deferred firm-to-firm sales to name but a few – has led firms to ignore all other routes from exiting the sector other than internal run-off.
And of course, internal run-off feels great to begin with! Without the expenditure in terms of the acquisition costs for new work and inflows around the same level, cash flow is positive and masks the likely increases in waste and inefficiency.
But here's the reality. Cash inflow becomes less consistent as an internal run-off progresses and matching the cost of resource with the work requirement remaining becomes more challenging. There would appear to be growing recognition that completing the job internally is not only inefficient, but also a significant distraction, as closely managing a graveyard detracts from focussing on the future and what can be done once the asset has been extinguished.
It has been heartening to note an increasing appetite to outsource aggregated run-off services. While we always felt there was a compelling argument for a model that mirrors the successful models used in both the insurance and funding markets, in terms of aggregating closed books of business, it would appear to have taken the actual outcome of early projects to prove the theory and gain interest from a wider audience. No doubt there will be other factors at play, not least timing and the fact that a significant proportion of pre-LASPO work has been concluded. Perhaps also there is a growing acceptance that for the most efficient firms, there is still headroom and further restrictions on generating revenue are to come.
Regardless of the reasons for the increased activity, given that the transition from pre to post-LASPO was always going to be painful, there is increasing recognition that it can be eased by retaining the full value incumbent in the file while ensuring that the right firm for the individual claimant takes the matter to a conclusion.
Life has certainly been a rollercoaster for claimant PI firms in England and Wales, but there are now viable opportunities to get off it and to do so without writing off a significant proportion of everything that has been built up over the years.
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Is it concerning or comforting to know that the people who have gone before you have screwed up just as much as you have, are, and will? Perhaps it is both. Have some funny stories from the front lines, a brief lesson in Jewish travel history, and a charming princess tale for the road as Kris expands on Jesus' sermon on the mount, which continues in Matthew 7:13-14.
PS–Is there someone in your life who needs to hear the story of The Paper Bag Princess by Robert Muncsh? Kris highly recommends it for all little girls (and boys) to give them a model of what it looks like to walk away from an abusive relationship, situation, or choice. The link will take you to the tiny, treasured, retro version currently sitting on her bookshelf, conveniently available through Amazon.com.


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The 2019 conference agendas are now live!
Heathrow supports new routes into Heathrow "from airports like Dundee, Newquay and Liverpool." What is the actual business case for these routes?
Eindhoven – the biggest European airport (6.3m pax) without any HUB connection!
Heathrow wants to ring-fence slots: "to safeguard a certain portion of new air slots for domestic use, and boost connectivity for communities across the country." What needs to be done to make this happen? "PSO routes are specified by the cities they link, rather than the airports. Heathrow believes it is not just connections to London that matter, but connections through London. Should such change be brought to the Regional Air Connectivity Fund or could it recognise these values under its existing statutes?
A easyJet Heathrow Base: In evidence to the Airports Commission easyJet said: "Heathrow Expansion will allow low cost, short haul airlines like easyJet to operate – providing more competition, new routes, more services and lower fares. Heathrow also has the greatest demand from passengers of all types – business and leisure, long and short haul, inbound and outbound." How ambitious are the network plans for easyJet's Heathrow Base? Would it offer the most viable solutions to domestic and short-haul connectivity? Can easyJet maintain huge bases at both Heathrow and Gatwick without risk of dilution? Who might easyJet feed at Heathrow (and how)?
The event has been great. We've met some really interesting people. We've certainly met more airports here at the event than in previous years. Our stand has been busy, and it has certainly been the right people visiting us.
It has been a really good event, very interesting. We haven't stopped – it has been so busy on our stand. We have told the airport's operating company that they need a stand here too next year. I've met a lot of interesting people here at The British-Irish Airports EXPO.
The event has been very productive for us. We have had a lot of interaction with key personnel from airports, so it has been very beneficial for us exhibiting here. We have met with key airports and had the opportunity to showcase our current products and our future innovations.
I really enjoyed the British-Irish Airports Expo. It was very insightful, the speakers/panellists were very knowledgeable and the networking opportunities were fantastic. The event was very well organised and I will definitely return to next years event and would recommend to others.
Well organised, interesting conference programme, good exhibition and free for delegates to attend. Exceptionally good value which all with an interest in aviation in the UK and Ireland should attend.
This free to attend event should be an automatic entry into every Airport Managers' calendar. This 'one stop shop', offers great networking opportunities to meet with suppliers and listen to some very interesting and thought provoking presentations which befits current and future thinking of British and Irish airports and all done in a relaxed and social atmosphere.
PPL Training Ltd are an AGL training provider to most of the UK Airports and found this event a huge success being able to meet many of our clients under one roof. It also opened up opportunities to network with new potential clients and showcase our training service to everyone that attended.