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Why Committing to LGBT Equality and Embracing a Diverse Workplace Is So Good for Brands
It's a powerful signal that companies care about doing what's right
By Phil Schraeder
The next generation of LGBT employees deserves corporate role models.
The teenage years are rarely easy, and that's especially true for those of us in the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community.
When I was growing up in the Midwest, I had a passion for business. However, there were very few LGBT role models I could look up to in corporate America. I knew that when I started my own career, I wanted to find a job where I could be the same person at work that I was at home; yet, I wasn't sure if such a job existed.
Finding that job took a lot of perseverance. After graduating from college, I moved to Los Angeles and started my career in entertainment because I thought it would be the most accepting environment. However, even in that industry, which is known to be more LGBT-friendly than most, it was a struggle to find a job where I could be entirely open about my life without any fear of discrimination.
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When I did eventually find a job that made me feel truly comfortable, at in-image advertising pioneer GumGum, my world opened and everything changed. The more relaxed I felt about my LGBT identity in the office, the happier I felt in general and the better I performed at work. I found myself quickly climbing the corporate ladder, and I'm now GumGum's president and COO, where I have the great pleasure of leading a thriving company.
I share this story not because of my personal success, but rather because I could not have succeeded in this way in a company that was not committed to LGBT equality. That's why I have mixed feelings about the 2016 edition of the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's Corporate Equality Index (CEI), which set a new record for the number of businesses that earned a top score of 100 percent in equality. While it is remarkable that the CEI set a new record for truly inclusive companies, that record-breaking number is only 366—366 companies in all of America that were found to be fully inclusive. While it's a start, it's also a reminder of how far we have to go.
This isn't to deny the real progress that has been made. Quite a few corporate executives spoke out against bills designed to legalize discrimination in Indiana and Arizona, and they were rightfully applauded for their bravery and leadership. But, as I hope my own story indicates, corporate executives should focus on LGBT inclusion and equality not only because it's the right thing to do. They should also do so because it's good for their businesses.
The best and brightest LGBT millennials will have their choice of jobs, and they will choose the companies where they feel they can truly be themselves—companies where all employees can happily put a family photo on their desks, regardless of their sexual orientation. And when these LGBT employees arrive at their new jobs, they will make their new companies stronger not only directly through their work, but also indirectly through the creation of a more diverse and creative workforce.
The benefits to companies that reach out to the LGBT community won't end there. Whether they're members of the LGBT community or not, millennials want to work for socially responsible companies. When a corporation institutes new nondiscrimination protections or updates its benefits and diversity practices to be more inclusive, it sends a powerful signal to an entire generation that the company cares about doing what's right. In many cases, that signal can be more powerful for recruiting than even the promise of big paychecks.
The best and brightest LGBT millennials will have their choice of jobs, and they will choose the companies where they feel they can truly be themselves.
Change, of course, will only come when more of us speak out about the need for it. To this day, many states still have laws that make it possible to use a person's sexual orientation as grounds for dismissal. That's why it was so important for Tim Cook to publish his essay in Bloomberg Businessweek in 2014. And Cook is a great example of the larger point. As Cook put it, "I've had the good fortune to work at a company that loves creativity and innovation and knows it can only flourish when you embrace people's differences. Not everyone is so lucky." Imagine the enormous loss to Apple if Cook had not felt comfortable at the company and had left to work somewhere else.
This story first appeared in the April 17, 2017, issue of Adweek magazine. Click here to subscribe.
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A PASSION TO SAVE THE PLANET
Trammell S. Crow's Lifework
by DOUGLAS KING
Meeting Trammell s. Crow is an experience you will not soon forget. He is a man who is leaving an indelible mark on this earth so that he will never be forgotten. Crow's latest focus is on inspiring environmental leadership across all sectors and party lines. Part of his path to accomplishing this initiative is founding EarthX (formerly known as Earth Day Texas), which has grown to become the largest annual exposition and forum for showcasing the latest initiatives, discoveries, research, innovations, policies and corporate practices that serve to reshape a more sustainable future.
To provide a list of all Crow has founded and accomplished might take up the entire length of this article. Here is a snapshot: He is a member of the board of directors of the Crow Collection of Asian Art. He serves on the board of directors for ConservAmerica and is a co-founder of Texas Business for Clean Air and Texans for Clean Water. He is also a long-term supporter of the Texas Conservation Alliance, the Nature Conservancy of Texas, Texans for Lawsuit Reform, Log Cabin Republicans and the League of Conservation Voters. Crow's philanthropy benefits various nonprofit organizations that are active in family planning, education, the environment, community initiatives and political causes.
As if that weren't enough to keep someone busy, Crow is the president of the Crow Family Foundation, which operates and manages the Trammell & Margaret Crow Collection of Asian Art as well as the Trammell Crow European Sculpture Garden. Crow is the son of Trammell Crow, founder of the Trammell Crow Company, and his wife, Margaret.
Crow was also involved in the development of the Anatole Hotel and later worked at the Dallas Market Center when it expanded by more than 2 million square feet. By 1985, he developed the Dallas Communications Complex, the Studios at Las Colinas, INFOMART and the Dallas/Fort Worth Teleport.
On the eve of this year's EarthX festival, we talked with Mr. Crow about his passion for the environment, art and more.
Q: You have been involved with the development of space for design, film and art. What drives you to work in these specific fields?
A: I grew up in a house full of art, culture and history. My parents' travels were my introduction to the world, and cultural literacy was abundant in what we read, talked about and experienced. I believe in Dallas as a highly cultured, international city, deserving of opportunities for risk and experimentation, and I want to support the innovators as much as I can. I want to help these creatives find their growing edges because I know it makes our city more vibrant and evergreen.
Q: What excites you about the Crow Collection of Asian Art?
A: Our decision to transfer the museum to a home with the University of Texas at Dallas gives it two things: access to almost 30,000 students and an infinite future. Additionally, the communities residing in the cities north of Dallas will have the opportunity to enjoy the collections and exhibitions. I hope the museums (the Arts District Location isn't going anywhere!) will create a sense of belonging for all students but especially to those with Asian American heritage. As one of the families leading the way for arts and culture at UT Dallas, I am thrilled to imagine how a major museum complex will impact student life and student learning.
Q: You are a founder of EarthX. Why is this so special to you?
A: It began at an early age. My parents found it was important to share their passions, particularly with the public. There are many environmental issues, and I thought it was important to highlight them in one large event and possibly find solutions by bringing the right groups of people together. The species of the world are declining at an alarming rate, the coral reefs are disappearing, the vast majority of the species of fish in the ocean are being wiped out, the tropical rain forests are in a rapid downward spiral, just to mention a few of the problems our planet is facing. But there are no significant measures being taken at this time. The EarthX event is strategically poised to have an amplified affect on the nation. Texas in particular is a leader in so many arenas. For example, we are the energy state. There is a solid business reason for us to lead our nation to become the major supplier and supporter of renewable energy. EarthX is the platform to spread this message—a vessel to connect business leaders from around the nation and inspire change within our governments to see this mission through to real change.
Q: What new EarthX initiatives do you have planned?
A: Currently, we have the expo, film festival, hackathon, conferences, banquets, meetings and other sustainable initiatives, and every year we strive to bring more to the event. This year, we expanded our film festival to its zenith, surpassing other festivals in its field with a spotlight on our interactive Virtual Reality zone. Our next step is to collaborate with colossal American institutions specializing in nature film and video, like the Smithsonian and National Geographic, which we welcomed at our 2019 event. We have revived the connection between Texas and Colorado with our support of the ski industry, which is experiencing difficulties due to climate change and snow melt, and all their efforts in the area of sustainability and helping solidify the United States as a leader in climate change initiatives. Another exciting initiative new to this year's event is our Mexico pavilion. After a successful EarthxMéxico expo in Mexico City, we brought the pavilion to EarthX in Dallas. Complemented by all of the elements mentioned above and the support of the Mexican community, we are optimistic that we will be an international player next year.
Q: Does Texas Business for Clean Air tie in with EarthX in any way, other than the obvious environmental angle?
A: Texas Business for Clean Air was part of the spark in which EarthX was created and grew into what it is today. We organized to oppose plans to build 11 new coal burning plants in East Texas; we took this fight to the state capitol and won. It changed my perspective on the environment. Texas' place in this battle of climate change left me to wonder what was missing and how I could contribute to the cause. It solidified the need for a leader to take steps toward action. It will take more than political muscle power or corporate funds, but a resurgence in education and advocacy to the public at large. From there I wanted to revitalize the enthusiasm around the annual Earth Day celebration and thus Earth Day Texas (now EarthX) was born.
Q: What do you feel Dallas could be doing better to support design and the arts?
A: We need more edge—more counterculture. Our design programs are strong, but Dallas needs to be a place artists and creators are both attracted to and can stay and grow roots. The components are here: a swiftly changing downtown, lower cost of living when compared to other big cities and room to grow. Artists of all genres need space to work, experiment and encounter others who are trying to push our ways of thinking and being. We need more risk and more support to the citizen artist.
Q: With all you have accomplished to date, is there anything you still hope to accomplish?
A: There is so much work left to be done. So many people we need to reach, so many conversations that need to be had and an urgent need for people to change their way of living. I hope to bring as many people as I can to EarthX, to learn, even if it's only one thing they may not have known about the environment and apply in real time to their life. The small steps turn into big actions. I would hope these kinds of change would make their way all the way to the top. To inspire people to demand change from their governments, their businesses and every facet of human life. I want to reach as many people as I can.
Q: What is one item you cannot live without?
A: I carry glass globe marbles wherever I go. It's a way for me to meet people, to start a conversation about EarthX and about my passion to save the planet. It is my life's work and I couldn't live without the ability to spread the word about the urgency to change.
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Facts of the matter: The unfair advantage in college admissions
Words by Bea Rabe and Gian Morrondoz
People mistake college education as a "great equalizer" for society. Time and again, policies in making public tertiary education truly "public" reinforces our ideal of higher education: to minimize the gaps between the richest and poorest Filipinos. However, the value of college education has increased, and that value reaches those at the top—and we finally have the data for it.
In the recent faculty publication of the UP School of Economics (UPSE), Dr. Sarah Lynne Daway-Ducanes, Dr. Elena Pernia, and Mr. Vincent Jerald Ramos dissect college admissions and the inequalities it lays bare in their article, "On the 'income advantage' in course choices and admissions: Evidence from the University of the Philippines". The paper discusses the accessibility of college education in developing countries like the Philippines, while using admissions data from UP.
Prior to the pandemic, the admission process were straightforward but never fully contextualized. Acceptance is not solely determined by the performance in the college admissions test (known as the UPCAT), but it is through the UPG, which combines 60% of the UPCAT scores and 40% of the standardized weighted average of high school grades.
However, to make the UP studentry "more representative of the nation's population", as written in the university's website, "socio-economic and geographic considerations are factored in the selection of campus qualifiers." The article sheds light into other significant factors that affect admission into UP: sex, high school region and type (be it specialized, private, or public).
A matter of facts
The free tuition law is spread across various state universities and colleges (SUCs). Receiving around 100,000 annual applications in its recent years, UP is arguably one of the most sought-after institutions of higher education in the country. However, towering piles of applications and a low acceptance rate of 15-19% was never a sign of prestige, but a system that needs reforming.
Regardless of the institution being locally labelled as a home to the "scholars of the masses", the numbers say otherwise. According to the study, around 56-66% of the total number of applicants admitted to the university system spring from the top three income classifications, while only 17-23% of the accepted applicants are those who come from the bottom income classification. This also manifested during the admissions process during the academic year 2017, when more than 99% of the UPCAT passers were graduates from private schools.
This stark contrast holds true as the paper depicts that relative to the highest income class, if your household earns P0 to P7465 per annum, you are 13% less likely to pass UP. Consequently, if your family earns P365,746 to P535,838 per annum relative to the highest income class, you are only 5% less likely to pass.
Moreover, applicants that come from the second top income classification only have a 2% lower probability of being admitted to their first-choice course; as opposed to the 5% lower probability of those coming from the lowest income class. It is also important to note that of those admitted to their first-choice courses, around 59-64% are from the top three highest income classes, while around 17-21% come from the lowest four income classifications.
These statistics hardly come as a surprise because you need to afford good preparation to do well in the exams, and this demands resources not immediately available to many. It is no wonder that a great volume of the applicants come from the NCR, CALABARZON, and from Central Luzon, as opposed to underserved regions in the country. Hence, UP's countermeasure: factoring in the high school average and the school's standing to cancel out these (dis)advantages, "which would later prove to be a better predictor of the students' performance in the university, in combination with the UPCAT subtests."
However, when looking at the study, the applicant's secondary education is too strong a determining factor. It shows that applicants with better high school performances have a 6% higher probability of ending up in their first-choice cluster. This is underlined for those who come from public science high schools, who have a 15% higher likelihood in being admitted to the system and 8% more likely to be accepted in their first-choice cluster than those who come from private schools.
These determinants were further pronounced when universities decided to not hold any entrance exams for prospective students in 2021.
Even after all these counter-measures, Indigenous people (IP) and those from cultural minorities are still underrepresented. They only make up 1.8% of the population of UP despite accounting for 20% of the population, and the attacks on their schools by the NTF-ELCAC still continue. In 2020 they closed 75 lumad schools, and state forces still continue to block the operations of these schools, going so far as to attack teachers and kidnap and harass students.
'The years that matter'
The students' fates were sealed even before they applied.
Administering college entrance exams online was out of the question, not just for UP but for other universities as well. Academic institutions had to accommodate thousands of students, all while making sure that the exam's integrity was still intact and the playing field was leveled. So SUCs resorted to assessing the applicants through their high school performance.
Grades were suddenly the main basis for admission, blindsiding many highschool students hoping to get into their dream school. The last batch of applicants for UP only had their grades for the last four years to speak for their ability. By the time UP announced its new method of admission, its results were already out of their hands.
Holistic and well-roundedness were now the basis for admission to the institution. A limited study using data from the City University of New York and public colleges in Kentucky found that combining both high school GPA and an admissions test could predict a student's performance as a freshman more accurately, but it also showed a large gap in performance in tests for low-income and high-income students. The study also highlighted the advantage of preparation that only higher income students could afford.
Multiple studies have shown the advantage of higher household income in grades and college admissions. The problem goes beyond whether a test or a grades basis is the path for a more inclusive education, since the inclusion of both would not be equitable for everyone involved. Moreso during the pandemic, where the gap between rich and the poor have only widened, and the capital required to pursue an education in the Philippines has only increased with the current set up.
The study of the income advantage in UP only studied pre-K12 batches, and the study from the City University of New York only studied schools in America, but ultimately, the results of their studies show the inequality in college. The inequalities aren't just in UP's admission system, or its acceptance rate, but across the entire educational system.
Inequalities go beyond college; a study from 2019 showed that ninety percent of Filipino fifth graders are unable to read. This alone prevents students from entering secondary education, much less college. The worse conditions of blended learning could only lead to an even wider gap and greater losses for all students as long schools remain closed and budgets for education continue to dwindle in favor of corruption riddled military enrichment programs
There have been federal policies in place to "maintain" UP's efforts in making its education more accessible. The Socialized Tuition and Financial Assistance Program (STFAP) was established in 1989, wherein students from upper income households would pay tuition fees, while those who come from the poorest income groups were exempt from paying tuition and even received subsidies. This was replaced by the Socialized Tuition System (STS) in 2014, which "[sped] up the process of [the] tuition bracket applications, adjust income brackets, and increase the monthly allowance of poor students".
The Free Tuition Law—which was signed into law in August 2017— largely helped students obtain a degree, but those who have the capability to even take the admission tests are only part of the 10% of our student population. Everyone should be able to go to the college they want. The studies show that exams gatekeep students from quality education. Why? Because there are limited slots. The new method of admission is no different. 100,000 students wanted to go to UP but only 13% were admitted. The issue isn't whether there should be a test or not, but why can't we give our citizens the education they deserve.
These efforts in making our colleges and universities more accessible will remain to be mere subsidies to the richest students until we address the inequality that goes much deeper. The solution is not just democratizing access to college education, but working towards true public and quality education—where excellence is never at the expense of equity. [P]
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Machnik Elected to National Soccer Hall of Fame Class of 2017
No. 1 Soccer Camps is pleased to announce our Founder and President Dr. Joseph Machnik has been inducted to the very prestigious National Soccer Hall of Fame, Class of 2017. Often referred to as "American Soccer's Renaissance Man," Dr. Joe has succeeded at every level of soccer in the United States.
Universally heralded as a visionary for his implementation of curriculum, methods and procedures for training of Goalkeepers at every level, Machnik's methods are utilized today at fields and in stadiums all around the world. His influence has been felt by over 100,000 players, staff and families who have been part of his No. 1 Soccer Camps, currently in its 41st year of running soccer camps throughout the United States.
On behalf of No. 1 Soccer Camps, our directors, staff, campers and families, we send our sincerest appreciation for all that Dr. Joe has done for soccer in the United States. We congratulate Dr. Joe, his wife Barbara, daughters Janine and Collette, and the extended Machnik family for this amazing accomplishment.
As Rob Stone of Fox Sports so eloquently stated "Dr. Joe is one of our favorite human beings that we deal with, we are so proud!"
Dr. Joe Machnik's accomplishments include:
All-American goalkeeper at Long Island University
Coached LIU to the 1966 NCAA championship game — as a 23-year-old.
He was a member of the 1965 US Open Cup champion New York Ukrainians.
Coach Of the Men's and Women's Soccer Team at the University of New Haven.
Assistant Coach with the U.S. National Team when it reached the World Cup for the first time in 40 years at Italy in 1990
Director of referees for three leagues – Major Indoor Soccer League, Major League Soccer and National Premier Soccer League.
Coach of the New York Arrows (MISL).
Commissioner of the American Indoor Soccer Association.
A FIFA and CONCACAF Match Commissioner.
Current Rules and Match commentator for FOX Sports.
"Joe is one of the great personalities of the sport in the States, a person who has been at every level from player to coach to referee, administrator in the league with a vast experience and vast knowledge of the game in this country.When you talk about the pioneers of the game in this country, he has to be one of them." – Alfonso Mondelo, MLS's director of player programs
Author Kelly McGuirePosted on August 4, 2017 July 4, 2018 Tags Dr. Joe Machnik, Goalkeepers, MLS, National Soccer Hall Of Fame, No. 1 Soccer Camps HistoryLeave a comment on Machnik Elected to National Soccer Hall of Fame Class of 2017
To Shootout Or Not?
By No. 1 Soccer Camps Regional Director Rob Andrulis
Marco Van Basten, FIFA's Chief Officer for Technical Development, thinks it is a good idea. Along with the expansion of the 2026 World Cup to 48 teams, FIFA is considering using run-up shootouts to break ties in the group stages of the World Cup. With the addition of the shootout, the World Cup could look like the early days of the MLS. If adopted this method could potentially be deciding matches in upcoming World Cup tournaments.
Since, 1996, the inaugural season of Major League Soccer, No. 1 Soccer Camps has been teaching the MLS shootout contest as part of our "Breakaways session." During the session field players and goalkeepers are put through a series of technical breakaway exercises to prepare them for the contest at the end of the session. Safety is of the utmost importance while teaching the techniques of this situation.
"Back in the early days of the MLS, it was decided to institute the idea of having matches that where tied after regulation to have that tie be broken by a Shootout contest instead of penalty kicks," said No. 1 Soccer Camps Founder Dr. Joe Machnik. "Back in the days of the NASL there was a 35 yard offside line put in place and by doing so, it created many break away situations from in and around that line, hence the idea of the 35-yard shootout was born."
The set up for the MLS Shootout is very simple. The field player is 35 yards from goal and has five seconds once the ball is touched to shoot. The Goalkeeper must have at least one foot on the end line to start. If the goalkeeper touches the ball, the field player is not allowed to attempt a second shot. If a foul is committed by the goalkeeper inside or outside the box, a penalty kick is awarded and the Goalkeeper could receive a Yellow or Red card for the infraction. The MLS Shootout was developed to bring an exciting conclusion to the match – a true breakaway situation, field player versus goalkeeper, under the spotlight!
Dr. Joe added, "The MLS substitution rule at the time of three field players and one goal keeper allowed for many tactical changes near the end of regulation most notably goalkeeper changes." A keeper who excelled in breakaway situation was often subbed late in the match for exactly that reason. A great example is how the Columbus Crew utilized Crew player (and former No. 1 Staff Coach) David Winner during a match. Then Columbus Crew Coach (and current No. 1 Soccer Camps Regional Director) Greg Andrulis liked the idea of the shootout and his ability to use Winner in that situation. "There were some nuances with it and it was a lot of fun; it brought some drama to the conclusion of the match instead of players and coaches shaking hands and moving onto the next match."
Brazilian Legend Carlos Alberto Torres was a true wizard of the shootout during his playing days with New York Cosmos of the North American Soccer League. Also known as "O Capitao do Tri", he is widely regarded as one of the greatest defenders of all time. During the shootout Carlos would use his incredible foot skills to lift a bouncing ball off the turf and calmly chip the on-rushing goalkeeper.
There are pros and cons to the Shootout Method of deciding a match. Injuries are an integral part of the equation. Collisions between the player and goalkeeper are a real possibility. On the flip side, in the past it allowed for a very exciting and entertaining way of deciding matches. The shootout also extended the playing careers of many American and International stars who excelled in the shootout format including International Great and Columbian National team player Carlos Valderamma who used his incredible touch and dribbling skills to score many artistic shootout goals.
MLS Goalkeeper of the Year (2008) and former No. 1 Camper and Staff Coach Jon Busch
We also asked for some thoughts from former No. 1 Camper and Staff Coach and 2008 MLS goalkeeper of the year Jon Busch. Jon has had a very successful professional career playing for many teams including the Columbus Crew with the then Head Coach Greg Andrulis. "As far as the shootouts I liked the idea. When I first started my pro career, we had them in the USL and I enjoyed them better than PK's," said Busch. "They gave the goalkeeper a better chance of being successful. I believe there is a bit more skill involved on both sides of the ball in a shootout then in a penalty kick".
A lot to ponder as FIFA ultimately decides: To Shootout Or Not?
Check out these Best Old School MLS Shootouts
Author Kelly McGuirePosted on March 8, 2017 July 4, 2018 Tags Dr. Joe Machnik, Greg Andrulis, MLS, MLS Shootout, No. 1 Soccer Camps History, Shootouts, World CupLeave a comment on To Shootout Or Not?


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The Archdiocese of Cincinnati's Young Adult Ministry is reaching out to Catholic young adults through RENEW's Theology on Tap. There are currently seven active Theology on Tap groups throughout the diocese, three of which have events slated for the coming weeks. The other groups will be posting their events as they are scheduled, Check out their web page for links to all the area event schedules.


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Henry Cunningham Human Rights Essay Competition 2019
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On August 9 1973 gunmen opened fire from a bridge over the M2 motorway at a van carrying workmen back to Donegal from a building site near Glengormley. 16 year Henry Cunningham was sitting in the front of the Bedford van when he was shot. He died soon after.
PFC submission to Committee of Ministers
The Committee of Ministers meet this week (12th - 14th March 2019) to examine the implementation of judgements & decisions of the European Court of Human Rights. In advance of this meeting, PFC provided a written submission to the Committee outlining our concerns regarding the ongoing failure of the...
PFC REMEMBERS NEW SINN FEIN COUNCILLOR'S GRANDFATHER
PFC | 12 January 2018
As Sinn Fein prepares to co-opt Ryan Murphy onto Belfast City Council, the PFC remembers his grandfather, Terry McCafferty, who was shot dead by the UDA in Newtownabbey using a gun taken from a British Army base in Lurgan in 1972. The same weapon was used to kill 16-year-old Henry Cunningham on his...
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PFC | 25 July 2017
The PFC is making two presentations at this year's Féile an Phobail. (1) Torture and the Legacy of Colonialism and (2) How Statistics Are Twisted For Political Purposes
British Lies to European Court Paved Way for Global Use of Torture
Tom Griffin/Open Democracy | 25 July 2017
When the European Court ruled that detainees in Northern Ireland were NOT tortured but only subjected to "inhuman and degrading" treatment, it gave the green light to other regimes worldwide. New evidence shows the court's ruling was based on false evidence - yet people are still being tortured...
"Becoming an Orphan: Losing Both My Parents And My Idyllic County Tyrone Childhood"
Eamon Devlin/Peter Carroll (for Unison Active) | 04 September 2017
Eamon Devlin, his two brothers and their sister, Patricia, lost both parents in an attack on their home in County Tyrone in May 1974. Gertrude and James Devlin were victims of the so-called "Glenanne Gang" whose members included RUC and UDR men. Here, Eamon tells his story to Peter Carroll for the...
Families Bereaved By The Glenanne Gang Still Waiting To Hear From PSNI
Pat Finucane Centre/Justice for the Forgotten | 05 September 2017
FAMILIES WAIT TO HEAR FROM PSNI Five weeks since the High Court ordered the PSNI to meet with the Glenanne families, nothing has been heard. The deadline of 4 September has passed without a word from the PSNI hierarchy or their lawyers. By now, an agreement should have been reached on a way forward.
Statement from Irish Minister for Foreign Affairs re 'Hooded Men'
Dec 2014 | 23 October 2017
Statement issued by Irish Minister for Foreign Affairs Charlie Flanagan TD in which the government requests of the EcHR that the case of the 'Hooded Men' be reopened in light of new revelations.
Families challenge MoD and Prime Minister in London
PFC | 15 November 2016
British Prime Minister Theresa May warned the recent Tory party conference about what she called: "… activist, left-wing human rights lawyers [who] harangue and harass the bravest of the brave – the men and women of Britain's Armed Forces". She also vowed to defend soldiers against "vexatious...
What price a life? May's rhetoric and the MOD's reality
Tom Griffin, Spinwatch | 16 November 2016
In the aftermath of the Brexit referendum, recent months have seen an increasingly chauvinistic tone in British politics. One aspect of this has been a concerted campaign against investigations of abuse by the Armed Forces. Conservative MPs have pressed Theresa May to curtail the activities of the...
Northern Ireland families challenge May's defence of army
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If I said it once then I've said it a million times. I freaking love anything in line of beauty and skincare products! It's a fascination of mine that I've had for years. I'm obsessed with keeping my skin and face nourished and making sure that they look fabulous at all times. But I am actually amazed and jealous by how flawless and white the skins of Koreans are. They're so perfect that every time you walk passed a Korean girl, you have to ask yourself if she's either 15 or 30 something. It's really hard to internalize that someone with such a young and healthy looking skin has been living under the impoverish ozone layer for already thirty something years. How can I stop myself for being a fan of Korean Beauty Products?
Which is why when I got invited to Farmstay's Spa Party at Blue Water Day Spa, I didn't hesitate for a second to say yes because "Beauty, Relaxation, Farmstay" All of it sounds good to me.
In the past years, products from Korea have risen to the forefront of the international beauty scene making it as the Asian mecca for beauty innovation. This is justified by the majority of Koreans known for their flawless complexions that defy aging.
In fact, Koreans owe their youthful and fair complexion to their very own 10-step beauty regimen which involves makeup removal, cleansing, exfoliating, toning, essence, ampoule, sheet mask, eye cream, emulsion and night cream.
You don't need to go to various stores for these skin care essentials because Farmstay, a line of organic Korean beauty products that you can use to achieve that Korean ulzzang (literally "best face"), is now available in the Philippines!
Farmstay is exclusively imported from Korea and distributed in the Philippines by McDell Healthcare Products, Inc.
The Slime from Snails is a key ingredient in some of Farmstay products. Studies show that snail slime contains a cocktail of proteins, antioxidants and hyaluronic acid which removes dead cells, reduces inflammation and helps skin retain moisture.
The benefits for human skin were discovered by Chilean snail farmers who noticed their skin became extremely soft and cuts also healed quickly without scarring when they handled the creatures which were being exported to France.
Snail Slime sounds like something you wouldn't want to put on your face, but you would be surprised.
8. Visible Difference Snail BB Cream.
"It is McDell's goal to bring Korea's technical advances in skincare to be more accessible and affordable to Filipinas as we bring Farmstay products here in the Philippines. Unlike other brands in the market which are marked with strong scents, Farmstay products have a light smell as they are made with natural ingredients. The Filipina is naturally beautiful. However, the daily stresses of life plus environmental factors that include pollution, intense heat, and high humidity can take toll on our skin. It is important, then that we exert extra effort in taking care of our skin.
At the heart of promoting organic skincare products from Korea, Farmstay is also in the business of empowering hardworking Filipina professionals to achieve a great life.
What better way to send the message than by tapping a true epitome of beauty and passion Lisette Lim Bendicion as its brand ambassador.
Who is Lisette Lim Bendicion?
She is currently pursuing Bachelor of Science in Dentistry at the University of the East in Manila. She has appeared in various fashion and lifestyle magazines promoting awareness on the true essence of beauty with a purpose which makes her an inspiring woman to many young professional Filipinas who are career driven but still puts a premium on taking care of themselves.
Thank you so much Farmstay Philippines (McDell Healthcare Products, Inc.) and Card Dela Cruz for inviting me. It was a fun and relaxing event!
I would also like to take the opportunity to greet my dearest sister a "Happy Birthday". She celebrated her birthday today and this event was just the perfect timing for her because everyone deserves pampering on the day she was brought to the world.
Stay Beautiful Ate Jenny I love you!
I am so glad that I also got to see Lhyzie and Pearl at the Spa Party. Hope to see you again soon!


It coincides with the European Commissioner for Competition's decision to fine Google the biggest antitrust penalty levelled on a single company, over its abuse of its dominant Android mobile operating system.
President TrumpDonald John TrumpIran claims it rejected Trump meeting requests 8 times ESPY host jokes Putin was as happy after Trump summit as Ovechkin winning Stanley Cup Russian ambassador: Trump made "verbal agreements" with Putin MORE on Thursday lashed out at the European Union for imposing a record $5 billion antitrust fine on Google.
The president tweeted: "I told you so!"
It has not been a good day for Google after it was hit with a record-breaking fine totaling $5 billion or €4.3 billion by the European Commission in relation to Android and the way the company uses its position to bundle search and Chrome with handsets throughout the continent.
It nearly doubles the €2.42b - about United States dollars $2.8b - that the European Union levied against the company previous year over promoting its own shopping comparison service at the top of its search results.
Phone makers that refused were reportedly blocked access to Google's Play app store. So far, Google has not charged anything from smartphone manufacturers for making use of their technology and have not bound them in a "tightly controlled distribution model".
"Google has used Android as a vehicle to cement the dominance of its search engine", Vestager said in a statement. It it fails to overturn it, the company will have 90 days to change its practices or risk facing an even larger fine. "This is illegal under European Union antitrust rules".
"But we are concerned that today's decision will upset the careful balance that we have struck with Android, and that it sends a troubling signal in favour of proprietary systems over open platforms".
But according to Trump's tweet, the European Union may not have the power to enforce fines like this in future.


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Posted on April 27, 2017 by Galion Inquirer
Golden Knights dominate on the diamond in Mount Gilead
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Indians fall apart in seventh vs. Northmor
MOUNT GILEAD — The Mount Gilead Indians have just one win on the season and were poised to gain their second on Wednesday at home against the Northmor Golden Knights in Mid-Ohio Athletic Conference Blue Division baseball action.
Northmor did not score a run until the top half of the third inning when they plated five. At this point, Mount Gilead had a 5-0 lead wiped out. The Indians would respond, tacking on two more runs in the home half of that inning to go back on top, 7-5. The Knights' scoring seized again and Mount Gilead put up another run in the bottom of the fifth to take a comfortable 8-5 lead. Then, the top of the seventh happened. Northmor would go on to put up an astonishing 13 runs in the seventh and hold Mount Gilead scoreless in the final frame to earn an 18-5 win.
The Golden Knights scored their 18 runs on 16 hits, had two errors in the field and stranded seven on the base path. Mount Gilead had eight runs on 10 hits, two errors and also stranded seven.
Hunter Mariotti earned the victory on the mound for the Knights, tossing five innings, allowing five hits, three earned runs while walking three and striking out three. Hayes Bentley was the starting pitcher for Northmor and went two innings, allowing five hits, five runs (four earned) while walking one and fanning one.
Nate Hall was a big contributor in Northmor's offensive explosion. Hall finished the day with a single, a triple, three runs scored, six RBI and two-run homerun that put the Knights down just 8-7 in the seventh. Austin Wheeler also came up big at the plate with three singles and a double, two runs scored and three runs batted in. Conor Becker and Tyler Kegley had identical stat lines, knocking two singles, scoring two runs and an RBI each. Wyatt Reeder, Mostyn Evans, Alijah Keen and Conan Becker all had singles on the day and Kyle Kegley reached base on a double.
Lady Knights earn lopsided win
MOUNT GILEAD — Northmor's softball team also experienced an eruption on offense on Wednesday against Mount Gilead and needed just five innings to top the Lady Indians, 13-2.
The Lady Knights plated 13 runs on 13 hits, committed three errors and stranded 10 runners. Mount Gilead scored two on just five scattered hits, committed four errors and left six on base.
Shelbey Lilly was the winning pitcher for Northmor, hurling five innings, allowing five hits, two runs (one earned), walking three and striking out four. Lilly's bat was silent but she did score a run on the afternoon.
Lydia Farley had two singles and a triple on the day to along with two runs scored and six runs batted in. Aly Blunk also came threw for Northmor with three hits, two singles and a double while scoring twice and driving in a run. Jessica McIe had a single and a double, two runs scored and an RBI and Cristianna Boggs racked up two more hits, both singles, while scoring three times, notching an RBI and stealing a base.
Lindsey Wiseman, Andrea Weis and Alee Ivy also belted singles for the Lady Golden Knights against Mount Gilead.
Both Northmor squads will host the Lucas Cubs in non-league action on Thursday April 27. On Friday, the Knights will be at home once again, this time to faceoff against league rivals, the Cardington Pirates.
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I was on a mini hiatus which I feel awful about but it has been a crazy, crazy few weeks. And it's only getting crazier from here on out.
First off, I have finals all this week and next week. Then my graduation ceremony. Then my graduation party. Then moving. And then college. Plus everything in between. AHH!
But until then, I have to keep up with my normal daily life. Eating right, working out, etc. etc. Sigh.
Luckily, it hasn't been too difficult to eat right some of the creations I've been coming up with lately. Seriously, I'm on a roll. Expect some awesome recipes when I get around to blogging them (again, hiatus, sorry).
But first, I'll start off with my four bean salad.
This salad was perfect alongside grilled chicken and asparagus for dinner and then a turkey and pepper jack sandwich the next day. It pretty much goes with everything summer-y. Which is awesome because I am in the summer mood! Seriously, how many more days of school?
The reason I chose 4 beans instead of the traditional 3 is simple. The beans were on sale 4 for $5. And I used cannellini and navy beans in place of green beans just because I like the taste better.
I'm quite complex aren't I?
Drain and rinse the beans in a colander. Mix together in a big salad bowl.
Whisk together the remaining ingredients. Pour over beans and mix together.
You can serve it immediately or after a day or two. I like to let it marinate the beans for a day before I eat it because it makes it so much more flavorful!
It's quite possibly the easiest recipe and it tastes so good! You could also add onion, celery, or whatever else you want.
Let me know what you all think of this recipe!


Welcome to Mathematics at St. Catherine's. We want you to enjoy your lessons and achieve highly. We will make sure that you have all the Mathematical skills you will need for your other studies. We hope that you will have fun with all the puzzles and problem-solving that we do and that as you grow up you will begin to share an appreciation of the power and the beauty of the language of Mathematics.
I had a feeling once about Mathematics- that I saw it all. Depth beyond depth was revealed to me – the Byss and Abyss. But it was after dinner and I let it go. Winston Churchill.
Has enjoyed teaching for 20 years in variety of schools and countries. Apart from enjoying Mathematics, he is a keen football fan, and enjoys enlightening his classes with a weekly round-up of the weekend's action!
Joined St Catherine's in 2009. Previously worked in the power engineering industry, experience that he finds very useful in helping the girls to see their mathematics in an everyday context. Is chair of the Eco-Committee and works closely with the Prep. School on environmental initiatives to retain the School's Green Flag status. Has a keen interest in dinghy sailing and relaxes by swimming and playing tennis.
Spent ten years working as a project manager for a satellite communication company and at Roehampton University. Joined St. Catherine's in 2009 and was instantly welcomed into the special community of the school. Particularly enjoys seeing the girls' confidence and enjoyment in Mathematics grow. Since the recent birth of her son she does not find herself with much spare time, but when she does, she likes to go swimming and horse riding.
Joined St Catherine's in 1998. Enjoys communicating a love of Mathematics when in the classroom, especially making the trickier topics "click" with students; there is no greater buzz than when a student finally cries "I've got it!" and their confidence begins to flourish. Outside school, his main passion is cooking, and he is proud to have made the final on BBC1's Britain's Best Home Cook (2018), cooking dishes for one of his idols, Mary Berry. Other hobbies include theatre and crime fiction.
Joined St Catherine's in 2016. Mrs Gordon studied Statistics at University and has previously worked in both the Aerospace and Financial sectors. She relishes bringing her experience into the classroom when teaching, especially when answering the "when are we ever going to use this?" questions. She loves seeing the girls' curiosity grow as they begin to see Mathematics as a way of thinking and a tool to problem-solve. Outside school she enjoys visiting art galleries, travelling with her family and playing tennis.
Joined St Catherine's in 2010, with a particular interest in all things statistical. Has a very creative streak which is used to good effect in the classroom.
Formerly Head of Mathematics and currently the School Administrator. Favourite topic in Mathematics is Fibonacci. Loves to show students how different topics link together, especially with pictures and diagrams. Enjoys going on school trips, particularly Lasham, Somerset and the annual ski trip. Outside school, she is a moderately keen but believes herself to be a spectacularly unaccomplished gardener! Favourite pastimes are long expeditions in the Surrey Hills with the Kelsall pack and long summer camping trips in Europe.
Joined St Catherine's in 2017.
Read Maths and Philosophy at Oxford as she has always been fascinated by the connection between the two subjects. She was determined she would never become a teacher as her mother, aunt and grandfather were all teachers, so after graduation she joined Unilever to work in finance. She worked there for 4 years, training as a management accountant and becoming Commercial Manager for ice cream brands such as Magnum and Solero. Despite the temptation of free ice cream Dr Taylor decided she missed the academic life and returned to study for a PhD, also tutoring undergraduates in Philosophical Logic and Metaphysics. Somewhat to her surprise she discovered that she loved the teaching more than the research, so she decided to retrain as a teacher. Dr Taylor joined St. Catherine's in 2011 after a five-year career break to be a 'stay-at-home-mum'. She now finds she spends what little 'spare' time she has taking her children from one activity to another.
Has a love of all things mathematical, with specific interests in statistics. She loves to communicate an infectious enthusiasm with all students she teaches.


Canada may have been in the throes of an October election campaign but British Columbians kept very busy in the workforce.
B.C. added 23,000 jobs to the economy last month and boosted its annual growth rate to the top of the pack among provinces, according to Statistics Canada data released Friday (November 6).
The province's 3% growth in employment has amounted to 67,000 new jobs since October 2014, bolstering an earlier forecast from the Conference Board of Canada that B.C. would lead the country in economic growth in 2015.
Even after B.C. job growth remained muted for the past few months, that 3% growth rate in employment is the highest across the country.
Meanwhile, the province's unemployment rate remained unchanged at 6.3% as more people entered the workforce.
Nationwide, the unemployment rate fell 0.1 percentage points to 7% as the country added 44,000 jobs, all but 9,000 of which were part-time positions.
"Despite a contraction in real GDP in the first half of 2015, Canada's labour market continues to hold up better than expected," TD economist Leslie Preston wrote in a note to investors.
BMO chief economist Douglas Porter noted that while Ontario added 29,200 jobs last month, most of those positions were in less stable retail and public administration jobs.
But B.C.'s gains were more widespread, he wrote to investors.
"Overall, the economy looks to be grinding along at a pace just fast enough to absorb population growth and keep the unemployment rate pegged at around 7% for now," Porter wrote.


The camper was a toasty 67 when Mabel woke me up at 6:30, my stomach still full from the awesome brat and beer served at the Munchen Haus. Something peaked her ears and attention on this 52-degree morning and looking out Arabella's two porthole windows did little to determine what she was excited about. After breakfast we decided to explore more of the campground and made our way down to the river before visiting the fenced dog park for some off-leash exercise. It was a crisp morning, perfect for an exploration frame of mind, and Mabel was enthusiastic after the extra time spent in the camper.
The river strolled along the boulder strewn shore line and Mabel deftly navigated the ups and downs of the beach. She pulled me up a steep, quasi-path that connected to the main trail, my clumsy sense of balance in deep contrast to her steady progression. I am thinking her advantage lay in a lower center of gravity and the ability to provide four points of contact to my natural two. To keep up, I eventually resorted to using my hands and was happy when we found the main trail. Soon we were opening the gate to the dog park and Mabel was off to do her business.
Back at our spot, the family a few sites down, were making their way to the playground I backed up to and stopped to chat. I gave them the trip's spiel and the young Mom spoke of her favorite places in Washington. I could sense the pride she felt in her state as we looked at the map and she pointed out towns I could/should have seen on my journey. Walla Walla received an enthusiastic endorsement from her Dad who had walked over to see my camper, tiny in comparison to their RV. Like many I have spoken to in the campgrounds, she told stories of family cross country trips and the joy in seeing America through the windows of a RV.
A quick pack-up in camp and we were soon visiting Leavenworth's Main Street, just as charming and busy in the day as it was last night. Mabel and I strolled the Bavarian style buildings and I once again felt like I was in Epcot Center's interpretation of Europe. All the buildings were authentic, even the Starbucks forgoes its usual façade in place of Bavarian English signage. Mabel and I run into a couple from the KOA who are from Denmark. They point to a sign advertising fresh Danishes and plan to go in, but I decide that even though the pastries looked really good, to continue down the street. The shops were a mix of tourist and high-end gift and I could see Sheri and me spending a few nights here, just taking an easy vacation in an American Bavaria.
HWY 2 took us East and as we left Leavenworth I saw apple orchards and large farm stands in full Fall marketing campaigns. The crisp weather driving the desire for apples and kid pictures on decorative hay bales. Wineries advertised their tasting rooms on large roadside signs and I was tempted to stop even though wine is not my drink of choice.
Coming out of the Cascades, we run into the Columbia River at Sunnyslope and head North along the river's eastern bank. The mountains are behind us and we have entered flat land between the Kettle River Basin and the Columbia Basin. My lack of geographical knowledge and the ambiguity of the map prevent me from making a definitive statement as to which basin we were traveling through, maybe neither. The hills, brown and lacking trees, remind me of California and I make a note to consult the map to determine if this location is on a Northern line from my earlier travels. Near Waterville, I stop amongst the hay fields to get gas but voted against getting food from the small kitchen inside the station. Their idea of cleanliness and mine were on opposite sides of the spectrum so I opted for packaged donuts wrapped in sanitary cellophane.
East of Waterville, Mabel and I travel through low lying, rocky canyons and I wonder what is making up the green streaks on its walls. Is it lichen, who knows? The area has a desert like feel and Mabel is acting antsy after our unsuccessful walk around the gas station. It is desolate here and the road which stretches as far as I can see seems small as it passes between the canyon walls. A dirt road presents itself and I pull off, so Mabel can get some exercise. The road looks more suited to ATV's than cars and we follow it for a while, the sides outlined in small scruffy brush that at times present dull colored flowers. I almost expect a person to pop up and ask what I am doing on private property, but we are the only visible beings for miles and don't run into any new company. Intermittent rain drops turn us around and I hope for Mabel to relieve herself on the way back but unfortunately all we accomplished on this small jaunt was extra exercise.
More "Flat" as we drive East on HWY 2 and the canyons give way to an elevated area that stretches for what feels like 100+ miles. The horizon is far away and the largeness of this part of the trip makes me feel small. I can't tell what's in the distance because there isn't anything to see, and the brown hay fields are broken only by HWY 2's blacktop. The occasional harvesting party's dust clouds break up the cloudless blue sky and offer a glimpse of color; John Deere Green. It is very different here and for some reason I feel anxious to pass through. Idaho looms at the end of today's journey and I am thinking it will be different, more of what I have seen on the last weeks of the trip.
I stop at Coulee City where I need to decide if a Northern diversion up to Coulee Dam is on today's agenda or if I am to stay on a straight route to Spokane. The City isn't much of a city after all and I pass over a small damn where I wonder how people South of it get their water. Why was the dam placed in this spot? Who made the decision made and how do the people below it feel about it? But these are questions I cannot answer today or possibly any day. We stop at the municipal campground on the southern part of Banks Lake where the sign says $30 for the night. Campers are asked to deposit the fee in the Iron Ranger cash box conveniently placed in the center of the gravel parking lot. The spots were out in the open and only a few were occupied with those being the park's occasional tree lined sights. The small lake was nice, and Mabel enjoyed running and rolling in the grassy field parallel to the road. It was getting late, so I opted to head straight to Spokane and then into Idaho.
Towns are few on this leg of the trip and we see nothing but fields which hold little interest for Mabel. She is content to sleep on the back seat only occasionally rising to look out the window. I open them, so she can stick her head out and feel the cool air on her face, its force pinning her ears back to her head. When she has seen enough its back in her bead to curl up like a ball. I stop in Davenport and call home, Fairchild AFB is close, sitting on the Western outskirts of the City.
We drive into Spokane not sure of what we will find, allowing the traffic to determine our flow. I see a sign for Gonzaga University and decide to see what the campus has to offer. Two of Sheri's cousins attended, and I know a woman from work who also graduated as a Bulldog or Zag as they like to call themselves. I had problems with Arabella's license plate a few times on the trip and resorted to zip ties for security after losing both bolts. For some reason the zip ties wouldn't last for too long, the road miles causing enough distress for them to wear through. I was thinking of this as I parallel parked near the Gonzaga baseball stadium and my suspicions were proven; the license plate was hanging by only one tie. A change was in order and I decided to give 550 paracord a chance at keeping my camper legally registered.
Mabel and I walked around the baseball field, and then onto the campus which seemed typical of facilities promoting higher education. The buildings looked to be designed more for function than form and there wasn't a lot of student activity. We were stopped by a family who took to Mabel and enjoyed my story about her journey to America as well as our journey around America. Most of those we passed were determined to reach their destination with as little distraction as possible. A bridge spanned the river and Mabel was having no part in crossing it; the metal grate proposed a challenge she wished not to master. So, we turned around, our campus tour coming to a stop.
Back at the car we programmed a course through Spokane's business district and eventually onto HWY 90 which would bring us into Idaho. The small city had a nice vibe, a mix of old and new that promoted a reason to be downtown. At a stop before merging onto the ramp for HWY 90, I pulled next to a man on a Ural motorcycle, similar the one I saw in Maine. I asked how he liked it and received a positive response before the light changed and we went our separate ways. Maine seemed so long ago because it was. The trip was different then, more of a wandering feel as time stretched almost endlessly before me. Now, as I thought more of home, time is compacted, the loose feel of the road is gone.
I pull into Coeur d'Alene looking for a campsite. It was survival time and the night was quickly pushing the day into memory. The town is small and to me focused on the tourist business surrounding the lake. Luck didn't seem on my side as no campsites popped into view and a visit to the closed visitor center provided only a business map I didn't want to read. So, I doubled back the way I came.
The map showed a few, little green camping triangles North on HYW 2 and I set my sights on Hayden Idaho sending a text to my Hayden as I passed. Unfortunately, I couldn't find a sign to take a picture of and he probably wouldn't have gotten excited if I did. It is now dark, and I wasn't looking forward to another late-night camp set-up but there wasn't a choice.
A sign for Farragut State Park popped up so I took the rustic, but maintained road it directed me on. The campground was a good distance off the main highway, and I travelled through a few miles of park before seeing the sign for the ranger station. It was closed. But, a map, showing the campgrounds still open, gave me hope and I proceeded into the dark.
I pulled into the first campground I came across and to my surprise was over half filled with other RVs and campers. The obligatory slow pass through the campground showed lively sites, some campers lit by swirling, colored lights and I could hear voices gathered around campfires. It was a liveliness not experienced in quite a while and the exuberance was refreshing. There are times on the trip I crave to be alone and other times I feel the need to be part of society. Tonight, was a night to be part of the tribe.
It took two passes before I found our spot, a concrete pad far enough off the loop to provide a little privacy but no too much distance to provide a backing-up challenge. A field loomed behind us and in the middle, were restrooms; nice and close if the need arose. Mabel seemed to like the spot and the lack of a lead (I left it at the KOA in Leavenworth) posed a small problem with restraint. She took full advantage of the situation, regularly pushing the boundaries before we headed off to bed. I liked the site, even if I could see and hear my fellow campers, but tonight, after a long day of driving, the closeness of people was welcome.
Thankful tonight for the beauty of Eastern Washington.


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Mai ēnei whakaaro, i whakatū te rangapū, he kapa mātanga arōtahi, i ārahi mai ētahi kaihoahoa Māori ahunga hou, hei whakaahu whakamua.
Ko te ingoa o taua kapa, ko 'Te Matakīrea', te Rōpu Whakaahua aua mai Māori rānei, ko te whainga matua, hei whakatōmene i ngā kōwhiringa hoahoatanga, i ngā hounui hou, engari kua taunga kē i Te Ao Māori.
Ahakoa i whakatū a Warren me Mahoney i ngā tau e ono tēkau kūa pahuri, i mahi tahi auau tonu i ngā iwi Māori me ētahi atu o ngā rōpu Māori hoki, ko Te Matakīrea me ngā mahi i tohua mai, he huarahi mumura hou mo te rangapū.
Ko Te Matakīrea he waka mō te tangongitanga me i whakakī hoki i ai onā huānga, he momo whakatūnga a roto i te rangapū, hei whakahua ngā whakaaro mē ngā uara Māori i roto i ngā tikanga o ngā hinotanga mai i te rā tūatahi.
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Warren and Mahoney understands that the Māori cultural dimension is central to New Zealand's architectural identity; past, present and future. With this in mind the practice has established a specialist team, led by a new generation of Māori architects, to explore our country's deepest cultural underpinnings.
This team is known as 'Te Matakīrea', or the Advanced Māori Design Unit, and its principal goal is to explore architectural opportunities that are ambitious, modern and yet thoroughly grounded in the Māori world.
While Warren and Mahoney has worked regularly with iwi and other Māori organisations over its 60+ years of existence, Te Matakīrea and the work it does represents a bold new direction for the practice.
Te Matakīrea is a vehicle for innovation and its members fulfil a variety of roles within the practice, ensuring that Māori values and ideas are embedded within projects from day one.
This initiative represents a 'best of both worlds' approach, giving our clients access to a team with focused expertise, experience and sensitivity, while leveraging Warren and Mahoney's unparalleled design and technical resources to deliver exceptional outcomes.


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Thousands without power in Leesburg after lightning strikes transmission system
By WFTV.com News Staff
Leesburg substation fire (Leesburg Fire Rescue)
LEESBURG, Fla. — Much of the city of Leesburg is in the dark after a fire at a power station there Tuesday afternoon.
According to Leesburg Fire Rescue, the east power substation on U.S. 441 suffered fire damage causing an outage through much of the city.
It happened around 7:30 p.m. when lightning struck Duke Florida's transmission system, which feeds a majority of Leesburg power and forced it to go offline.
About 12,600 Leesburg customers are without power, city officials said.
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Parts of Fruitland park are also affected by the outage.
It's still unknown how long the outage is expected to last.
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Crews from the Leesburg Electric Department are expected to be on scene throughout the night working to repair the damage.
Extra Leesburg police officers have also been called in to help work intersections where traffic signals are inoperable.
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Leesburg Fire Rescue has not commented on what may have started the fire.
Eastbound I-4 reopens 12 hours after being closed for death investigation near downtown Orlando


It would seem that the long suffering British taxpayer may end up having to foot the bill for every major venue for the unwanted London 2012 Olympic Games.
Private finance has dried up.
That at least is the view of John Armitt, the chairman of the Olympic Delivery Authority. He has come clean, and admitted that no private sector money can be found for the £1BN Olympic village (which itself is already over budget by £326M).
Those of you with long memories may well recall that when Britain convinced the IOC that we were capable of putting this together, the total "budget" for the games stood at less than £4BN. Currently it now stands at £12BN (including £2BN running costs), and is likely to continue to rise.
"Clearly, if we finally finished up with no private sector investment in the village, that would require a further contribution from the public sector.
At the moment we're still in negotiation, and we're still optimistic that we'll get to a point where we've got a private sector offer on the table and contribution to the village."
He then added that there may well be a complete failure of private sector funding for the village.
The 2012 London Games will stand as a monument to the folly, arrogance and ego of ZaNuLabour, which foisted them on to an unsuspecting and docile public several years ago.
Cllr Colin Barrow, leader of Westminster City Council, has warned that "irresponsible" pubs will be shut in the run up to the 2012 Olympics.
Cllr Barrow has also threatened to find out which venues have served drunks.
Could he define exactly what constitutes "drunk" and "irresponsible"?
In other words, London has to be made far more welcoming and tourist friendly than it currently is.
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) president, Jacques Rogge, has rather bizarrely claimed that the London 2012 Olympics has not overshot its budget.
This is rather an "odd" statement given that the original "budget" for the games was £3.4BN, it currently stands at £12BN (including £2BN running costs) and is likely to rise further.
Rogge clearly does not have good grasp of financial matters.
He went on to claim that, despite the recession, the scale of the Games should not be rolled back.
Maybe he will help make up the shortfall out his personal finances?
The government has released £496M from the £2BN Olympics contingency fund.
The government is sticking to the line that there is sufficient contingency within the £12BN "budget".
Welsh Heritage Minister, Alun Ffred Jones, has claimed that Wales could lose £100M of diverted lottery money to the 2012 Olympics.
"There's a downside, of course, in terms of lost Lottery funding and that's been estimated at £70m.
With the extra money the Lottery could have pulled in, that could be as high as £100M."
The reality that regional MPs need to face is that now that the government has saddled itself and us with the white elephant of the games, it will do everything in its power to avert a PR disaster. That means that money will be diverted from all other areas in order to paper over the cracks of a badly budgeted and badly organised event.
Another Olympics sponsor has bitten the dust, thanks to the recession.
Nortel, the telecoms equipment company has filed for bankruptcy protection today in a move affecting around 2,000 UK staff. Nortel UK is a £40M "tier one" sponsor of London's 2012 Olympics.
"We are aware of the situation and will work through it with Nortel."
Nortel currently employs around 30,000 people across 30 countries.
In the face of the worsening recession, B&Q have announced that they are ending their sponsorship of Olympic athletes.
B&Q have also ended their sponsorship of the British Olympic Association.
"We enjoyed great internal, motivational success through our partnership with Team GB, but decided not to continue the partnership past the contractual end date of Dec 31, 2008."
The Telegraph reports that police are concerned that the failure of the Home Office to deliver a £600M security plan (deadline last September, but postponed to some time in 2010) threatens the security of the 2012 London Olympics.
Given the government's predisposition to harp on about the ongoing terrorist threat, this reluctance to come up with a plan may seem somewhat surprising. However, the Olympics budget (currently £12BN, including £2BN running costs) is out of control and the government is broke.
Quite simply, there is not the money available to cover all aspect of the games. Therefore the government is taking shortcuts within the areas that they hope will not be seen on TV.
The fundamental purpose of the games is to provide the government with a PR "spectacular", all other issues relating to the games will come second.
The British tourism industry, never shy to rip people off, is no doubt rubbing its hands in glee waiting for the 2012 London Games.
"For people who will be coming from other countries where their economy isn't very strong, how will they feel coming to a country where the cost of accommodation is extortionate?"
Indeed there can be little doubt that the cost/quality of many hotels in London is a disgrace. The Olympics will provide them an opportunity to rip people off even further.
The lottery company's, Camelot, official records show that it passed on £1.258BN to the lottery's Good Causes fund in 2007/08.
Out of that, the cash strapped Olympics 2012 (ie the Olympic Lottery Distribution Fund) received £147M.
Why is lottery money being used to prop up this white elephant?


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Een persoon werkzaam in het beroepenveld van de Hydrografie
 Hydrograaf (schip, 1910), de stoomboot van Sinterklaas
 De hydrograaf, een roman van Allard Schröder
 Hr.Ms. Bangkalan (1942) het schip voer tot de militarisatie ervan onder de naam Hydrograaf


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Asmaa Gamal 8:55, Egypt
The story of an Egyptian grandmother that lives far from her hometown, Upper Egypt. Masryia tries to find happiness in these memories while living with her family in her small home in the city.
Asmaa Gamal is an independent photographer and director. Asmaa studied media and has a masters degree in Drama and Television. She has directed many independent short films and Video Art such as Astrox, The Letter You Sent and Masrya, which have been shown in local and international festivals such as Afrika Film festival in Belgium and Macau International Short Film Festival. Her short films won four awards such as the Mentor Arab Film Festival in Jordan, a Platinum Award from the Independent Short Film Festival in Los Angeles, and two Jury Awards from Festivals Cairo short films and the Masr Dot Bokra Festival. Asmaa was also a part of the jury team at Real youth festival in Canada for two years.


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I hope all is well! I started a new job in January this year and have been very busy. It is very exciting and I am more than happy at the moment. In my new job I will travel some and I am planning to share that with you. A lot of fun seeing places and people!
My first trip went to Sweden, that is where this company started up. I brought my youngest daughter with me, she is in second grade and I thought that she was ok to skip a week of school. She received a journal from her teacher to write in, she did work during the trip and was very proud showing her teacher the work when she got back.
We started our trip at Newark airport, I enjoy seeing all the Swedes there already figuring some of the hottest trends going on. In the lounge we are already in Sweden just a little bit, my daughter whispered to me that she heard several people speaking in Swedish. The lounge reflects Sweden in light colors and materials.
Working with her homework in the SAS lounge at Newark airport!
Arriving to Sweden it is all in faded grey tones and new white snow, very pretty. My friend met with us at Arlanda to pick up a big bag of clothes from Lululemon, Abercrombie and also some items from Jonathan Adler that she had sent home to us. We took the train from Stockholm Central station to Nyköping and my mother met up with us. We had a very nice weekend meeting most of my family, so great!!!
I left my daughter in Nyköping at my mothers house on Sunday evening and my big brother drove me to my friend in Stockholm, on Vikingagatan. She and her family have a stunning apartment there!
I was back in Stockholm for a girls dinner (incl. two brothers and a friend), at a middle eastern restaurant Theran Grill. Great evening with the greatest company, good food and wine.
Well, back again in the U.S. and so thankful for having my family and also for this new job that has the bonus of connecting me to my home country. Oh, almost forgot, Swedens Charlotte Kalla took a gold medal in 10km sprint and the U.S. got the silver and brons… Good day!


'The rise of the West' has long been the accepted doctrine for framing analyses of world history. Privileging a Eurocentric approach, this traditional paradigm obscures the significance of the indigenous rich in non-Western regions and fails to recognize the contributions of the Orient. In this book, Peter Gran seeks to reframe current historical debates, presenting a model of analysis based on the rise of the rich. Gran outlines the structure of this new paradigm, building upon metanarrative concepts from Marxism to liberalism.Rather than a history of clashing civilizations, he identifies a history of resolving conflicts through negotiations among the wealthy classes of various regions. Fundamental to his theory is evidence demonstrating the existence of non-European ruling classes with power in interregional affairs. Far-reaching in its historical scope, Gran's work lays the foundation for a critical rethinking of world history and offers a vital contribution to the field.
Buy Rise of the Rich by Peter Gran from Australia's Online Independent Bookstore, Boomerang Books.
Peter Gran is professor of history at Temple University. He is the author of Islamic Roots of Capitalism: Egypt, 1760-1840 and Beyond Eurocentrism: A New Modern World History, both published by Syracuse University Press.


Canadian maritime hard rockers Lionsault have released a video for the song "Counting Down" from their debut album are you feeling lucky? which premiered on Decibel Geek.
The video was filmed during the group's recent Sick As It Gets Summer Tour that saw the band play eight shows in four different provinces throughout Eastern Canada.
Music video by Lionsault performing 'Counting Down' from the album 'Are You Feeling Lucky?'. Lionsault's debut album "Are You Feeling Lucky?" is available on iTunes and Bandcamp now! http://www.itunes.com/lionsault http://www.lionsault.bandcamp.com http://www.lionsault.com http://www.facebook.com/LionsaultBand Follow us on Instagram and Twitter: @LionsaultBand Filmed and Edited by Chase Nicols Directed by Chase Nicols Music written, recorded, produced and performed by Lionsault.


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Zamarada odontis is een vlinder uit de familie spanners (Geomteridae). De wetenschappelijke naam van deze soort is voor het eerst geldig gepubliceerd in 2000 door Pierre-Baltus.

De soort komt voor in tropisch Afrika.

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Dier uit het Afrotropisch gebied


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Though true wine afficianados will most likely accept no subsititute for a leisurely week touring Napa and Sonoma, those of us with rather less pretensions and rather smaller budgets can find some great winery tours and tastings just stone's throw from NYC. You may know that Long Island has a strong and growing winemaking culture, but you may not realize the breadth and depth the scene has taken on just in the last five years alone.
Weekend getaways to wineries and vineyards near NYC can be relaxing and rejuvenating if approacehd with the correct informaiton and attitude. Chances are the product on offer will not meet the standards of any serious gourmand, but then the wine is secondary to most people's agenda when escaping new york city for a weekend getaway. They go for the countrified amiability, the relaxed, unhurried setting, and the comfy surroundings so close yet so far away to the maddening din of the five boroughs.
Remember to enjoy your Long Island wine tasting weekend escape responsibly. Always use a designated driver. It's dangerous out there – particularly on the weekend-tourist-clogged Long Island Expressway! Vineyards on the island are actually quite dilligent about arranging for transportation to and from lodging and/or the train station to catch the Long Island Railroad back to the city.


HollySys Automation India Pvt. Ltd (HAIP) announced that it has signed a contract for Jaggery Plant (Sugar) Project received from Spray Engineering Devices Limited to provide HollySys MACS K-Series Distributed Control System ("DCS") on 25th March 2017. The project site is located in Bidar Karnataka, India. The project scope includes supply and commissioning of DCS Systems and SAT.
We would like to take this opportunity to congratulate Mr Sanjeev Kaul, Senior Sales Manager of HAIP on securing the contract and extend our heartfelt thanks to the management namely Mr. Manish Saxena, Sales Director, technical support team for the patience and valuable contributions towards this project.This contract will be HollySys 2nd installation in Sugar Plant in India and give us a major exposure in working with Spray Engineering Devices Limited for upcoming projects.
SED has established its existence in more than 38 countries, providing Innovative Technological Solutions to Sugar & Allied Industries. SED offers integrated energy efficient, cost effective turnkey solution for Sugar Sector having specialization in Evaporation, Crystallization, Refining and Cooling & Condensing System. Development and Implementation of innovative ideas & technologies through energy efficient engineering has given credence to SED.


A thiol is a molecule that has a R–SH group. Thiols are like alcohols with an oxygen atom changed with a sulfur one. They have often a very strong and bad smell. Thiols are added to natural gas so that people can smell it. This is because methane does not have a smell but can explode very easily.
Thiols are very easy to oxidize. They are also quite acidic, more than alcohols. When the proton is taken away by a base, the thiol can become a nucleophile. It can do reactions like nucleophilic substitution.
One of the natural amino acids, cysteine, has a thiol in its structure.
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