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why 'tire graveyards' are a thing and not just recycled or broke down and reused?
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tdscanuck commented August 2, 2021
Because they're really hard to recycle. The whole point of a tire is to be *really* durable. They're full of fibers and steel so they're very hard to cut up. The rubber is molded around the fibers so they're almost impossible to separate. And the base components (rubber, steel, carbon) are incredibly cheap so there's almost no market value to the materials you'd recover.
The cheapest option is to just leave them in a pile.
Very large tires (trucks) can be retreaded several times and are reused.
HoseDoctors commented August 2, 2021
To add tires cannot be buried in most places because they are buoyant and will resurface over time.
free2dowhatever commented August 2, 2021
Most tires do get recycled, "tire graveyards" are just where they go to wait.
Also, burning tires to dispose of them isn't really a thing. Yes, tire fires happen sometimes and can be incredibly difficult to extinguish, but it's a myth perpetuated by the Simpson's that we just infinitely burn tires instead of recycling them.
justfembruh commented August 2, 2021
There's a local tyre recycling business that sends them off to China (maybe) where they're used as fuel…
That's the story I was told anyway
x42bnx commented August 2, 2021
Most of your used tires are recycled when you purchase from a large box retailer (Costco, Firestone, Americas Tire/Discount Tire). Hence to scrap recycling fee.
I have been in a few Manufacturing plants at this point in my career and speaking specifically about Bridgestone, the tires that are re-collected are generally made into building materials, roofing products, asphalt and even tires once more.
Early 1900's, Harvey Firestone, Henry Ford and Thomas Edison were on a ten year road trip titled "The Vagabonds" where they ultimately learned that recycling that Mr. Firestone was producing would lead to paving a roads for not only them but truckers across America.
svc78 commented August 2, 2021
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tire-derived_fuel modern solution transforms them into electricity
ledow commented August 2, 2021
So how much of an old shredded tyre do you want, and what are you going to pay for it? Come on? There are literally stacks of them there, and people will give them to you for basically nothing.
What are you going to use it for? Playground material? Well I hope you removed all the metal supports, all the gravel, all the things puncturing it, every sharp edge, and ground it all down fine enough to make… what? Some squidgy polluted rubber gravel? How much you gonna pay for that, per square metre? And how much is the liability insurance going to cost for if you mess up and a kid injures themselves on it?
Once rubber is galvanised, it's undergone a pretty irreversible process. Yes, you can feed a small percentage back into other tyres or rubber items, but you can't just remould it 100% and off you go again. There are very few materials in the world you can do that for (glass, paper, metal, that's about it – even clay you have to recycle in small proportions mixed with lots of fresh clay if you want things to hold together).
Whenever you think about recycling, consider what you're asking: You effectively want someone to take something that's so worthless that we have to pay to landfill it, we have to PAY people to take it away!, and – by some process – turn it into a product that people will pay money for, and in doing so make a desirable quality product, equal to or superior to its rival products from new material, that costs roughly the same or less as them.
That process will involve chemicals, pollution, heating, pressure, not to mention manpower, collection, stripping, moulding, filtering, purity testing, materials testing (nobody is gonna pay if the new tyres you make just shred apart in ten minutes), product creation and distribution, plus the general costs of doing business (wages, insurance, legal, and a bit of profit). And you need to do it all cheaper than, or about the same price as, new rubber would cost.
This applies not just to rubber but to almost all materials. Very few of them are worth recycling at all, even with subsidies (read: free money to run your business, because it's unprofitable trying to do so without it).
If you could unbake a cake and get an egg back, if that's even possible, that egg is going to be inferior quality and far more expensive to obtain – even from a free cake – than just buying a new egg – or even a whole chicken.
GroundbreakingAir218 commented August 2, 2021
They are burned to make cement. That is the main way to re-use them
Beyond that, there really isnt much you can do because they are full of fibers – from polyester to glass fiber to steel to rayon to kevlar. Absurdly hard to separate.
InterestNo4080 commented August 3, 2021
The entire recycling thing is a scam lobbied by big oil to make us think its possible. Rubbers and plastics don't recycle well. Watched 2 documentaries about it last week. https://youtu.be/YsA3PK8bQd8
hydroracer8B commented August 3, 2021
Toward the end of manufacturing, the rubber goes through a process called "vulcanization".
This basically fuses the rubber molecules into one giant tire-shaped molecule. After vulcanization, it's not as simple as melting the rubber back down, since the rubber no longer melts, which makes it basically impossible to recover the rubber in a usable form.
(Some tires do get ground up and used for track surfaces or playgrounds, but that rubber couldn't be used in tires again)
Whitethumbs commented August 3, 2021
The best they can do is stack 'em better and protect them from arsons/natural disaster. We'll get better at tearing them apart in the future.
Hodaka commented August 3, 2021
No discussion is complete without mentioning [crumb rubber.](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crumb_rubber) This is bought and sold as a commodity, and market prices will often dictate how quickly tires get recycled.
valdanylchuk commented August 3, 2021
Materials cannot be recycled as others explained, but whole tires can be repurposed for their structural qualities, for example to reinforce shorelines or hill sides.
Entrefut commented August 3, 2021
Tires are cheap to use and expensive to reuse. Our economy doesn't take reuse into account so it's technically cheaper to burn them at the expense of our environment than it is to responsibly reuse the product.
vonvoltage commented August 3, 2021
They're often used as blast mats when blasting rock in an area where you can't have rocks flying way up into the air and coming down all over the place. They're partially cut up and all tied together and laid on top of the rock being blasted.
octatron commented August 3, 2021
Actually hippies use them to build houses call "earthships" and recently it was found that tires are a greener replacement for coking coal in making steel
OldGeezerInTraining commented August 3, 2021
Saw a YouTube video where the machine pulled out the steel bead and the rest was chopped up.
Another YouTube video showed tires being inserted into other tires to save space for shipping. Maybe 4 tires in the space of 1.
MayorOfChedda commented August 3, 2021
What about shredding them down & mixing with asphalt to make tougher roads?
RollingTrue commented August 3, 2021
Tire distributor here in Canada
So there are many ways to reuse a tire especially big commercial tires. Typically people will retread a good casing and reuse it. If properly taken care of you can technically retread is a few times each time getting less and less kmz but still it's easily possible to reach a few hundred thousand kmz on a first time retread.
If a tire is doomed to the graveyard (in Canada atleast) importers such as myself pay a tariff based on the size of the tire upon import. There are government sanctioned recycling facilities that pick up for free and will take the tire to a recycling facility which pulverizes the tire into a carbon powder and strips the steel bands away. They melt the steel obviously and the little black bits are made into everything from playground matting to astroturf to hockey pucks (Canadians duh).
However there are technologies based out of Europe that are making there way into North America (slowly) that convert any carbon based material into water, electricity and a desired fuel, these facilities cost hundreds of millions but truly remarkable what they can do with a 0 carbon footprint.
Sorry I didn't explain like ur five.


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Louis Pollock was born in Liverpool, England on February 16, 1904. In 1916 Pollock's family moved to the United States, where he finished high school and went on to pursue a career in writing. In 1925 Pollock began his career working as a reporter and re-write man on the staff of the Chicago City News Bureau, the American Weekly, and the Chicago Herald and Examiner. Throughout the 1930s Pollock worked in public relations, and publicized various theatrical ventures, before acquiring the position of Manager of Advertising and Publicity with Universal Studios in 1937. During his association with Universal, Pollock helped publicize actors such as Deanna Durbin and the comedy team of Abbott and Costello, in addition to arranging special promotions to advertise Universal's films. In 1943, he became the director of advertising and publicity for United Artists; however, he resigned the following year to devote all of his time to his writing career.
Pollock worked on several radio ns2:shows, including Prudential Family Hour and Duffy's Tavern. His motion picture credits include Prison Window (Paramount, 1943), Port Said (Columbia, 1948), Suicide Attack (Classic Pictures, 1951), and The Gamma People (Columbia, 1956), among others. In addition, Pollock authored numerous short stories and articles, as well as the book, Stork Bites Man, which was later adapted for the screen, and starred Jackie Cooper (United Artists, 1947). Pollock's writing career continued to grow until 1954 when studios began to reject his scripts. It was not until five years later that he became aware that a man with a similar name, Louis Pollack, had appeared before the House Un-American Activities Committee, and was subsequently blacklisted by Hollywood. Because Pollock had been mistaken for Pollack, his screenwriting career ultimately ceased. He was able to clear his name when the committee granted a full clearance in 1959, but he was never able to regain his earlier success. Pollock also wrote under the pseudonyms Joe Madison and Louis Benar. His television credits include The Richard Boone Show and Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea . Louis Pollock died on August 23, 1964. Biography information based on information from Louis Pollock Papers, Wisconsin Historical Society Archives / Wisconsin Center for Film and Theater Research .
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In truth, there is no standard real estate agent commission for Australian property sales.
Commissions differ from agent to agent as well as state to state, and in some cases, there are added fees on top of the commission charged.
We have in-depth experience working with property sellers all around Australia, which has given us the knowledge to understand how real estate agents work and what fees are applicable from state to state.
To help you navigate the minefield of rules and regulations, here is our definitive and comprehensive Australian Guide to Real Estate Agent Fees.
What is the Average Agent Commission Fees by State/Territory?
All Australian states are deregulated. This means that real estate agents can set their own agent fee rate based on supply and demand. From a seller's point of view, a small difference in the percentage can make a huge difference in savings, so it is imperative that you search for an agent who offers you the best deal overall.
Along with the option of varying rates, you also have two fee structures to choose from. Generally speaking, when an agent sells your property, they will charge you either a fixed rate or a tiered commission rate based on the final sale price.
Here is a breakdown of each option in more detail.
The fixed fee (usually a percentage of the final dollar value) is based on multiple factors including the state percent average and an anticipated sale price. A percentage rate is a pre-determined one-off percentage that is payable to your real estate agent once your property sells. A commission is negotiable and is usually around 2-3% of the sale price, although it may be lower or higher than this range. A real estate agent cannot unilaterally alter the commission structure in any way once an agreement has been reached. High commission structures will generally include the price of advertising.
Some companies have even started offering a flat fixed rate which does not alter according to price. This, however, is not as common with traditional agents.
Commissions are put in place to act as an incentive for agents to get the best price for your property with percentage and tiered percentage rates rising in accordance with the final sale price. This does not mean that those who offer a fixed rate are not willing to go the extra mile. What it means is that you can be 100% certain of the fee which is payable, regardless of whether the price is lower or higher than your expectations. If you do find you are paying a higher rate than the average, then there should be at least some kind of marketing plan available to you to offset the additional charges.
The tiered commission rate is a specific percentage of the total price that increases depending on the final sale price of your property or house. Like the fixed rate, it is agreed upon before the sale. Operating on a sliding scale which encourages agents to sell for a higher price, here is an example.
Always confirm whether the percentage you are quoted includes GST.
While fees do indeed differ from state to state across Australia, one of the most important things to remember at the outset is that real estate agent commissions are negotiable. This point may not be made clear at the beginning of the process; being forewarned is forearmed.
What does that mean for individuals looking to sell their home? Know that it is well within your right to speak to multiple agents until you find one who offers you a deal you are comfortable with. You need to have the impression you are being charged a fair and honest price. Take into account the average for your area, the agent's selling experience and knowledge of the market, the desirability of the property and what the agent is offering for their fee. Negotiate until all parties are happy with the price structure.
This negotiation factor is often forgotten in all the intricacies of buying and selling a home, and many homeowners feel they are locked into a deal without any input whatsoever.
While they may be negotiable, remember they are also mandatory. The only way you can avoid paying commission on a property sale is to sell your house privately via your own methods.
When discussing the fee structure with your local estate agent, remember that a GST of 10% is payable on all commissions. In most cases you can assume a 'no sale, no fee' approach but it is always best to ask the question. Make sure that the agency agreement is plainly outlined, so there are no surprises when you are presented with the final bill.
Some real estate agents may offer a lower commission structure but charge over and above for advertising fees, even if the sale does not go through. Other real estate agents charge you as and when additional costs arise. Know what you are signing up for before you put your signature on the dotted line.
Sale commission may not be the only fee you incur with the sale of your house or unit. In addition to the advertising charges, you may also have to pay conveyancing and legal costs as well as moving expenses. Therefore budget accordingly.
In 100% of cases, it is not necessary to pay any commission fees up front. There may be other charges applied to your property like advertising, but this will be charged separately from an agent's commission. All commission fees are only payable once the sale of the house or unit is complete.
Note that in some cases you may still have to pay if the sale falls through before settlement. This is known as an unconditional commission and may be part of your contract with your real estate agent. Should this happen, try to ensure that the buyer's holding deposit is at least worth the figure of the commission, so you don't bear the brunt of the cost unnecessarily.
If your property is taking a long time to sell and you get an offer that is lower than what you and the agent expect, you can ask for them to renegotiate the commission in light of a quick sale.
What is the Average Agent Commission Fees by the State?
For ease, we have detailed how an agent's fees are calculated and what the average percentage range is to sell your house or unit within Australia.
NSW currently does not have any regulation for what can real estate agents charge to sell your property. You can always negotiate the final commission rate you pay to an agent if you are on a strict budget. The fee will vary depending on the location of the house or unit as well as the experience of the agent, the value of the property and the market at the time of sale. If the house is located in Sydney, you will find that agents' commissions are more competitive due to a higher turnover of properties for sale.
Our experience has shown us that real estate commission rates in NSW are approximately 1.8% to 3.5% with an average rate of 2.10%. Sydney-based sellers will look to pay between 1.8% and 2.5%; those in the regional area will pay around 2.5% to 3.5% due to lower prices and property turnovers.
Based on an average commission of 2.10% in NSW, a seller will pay $10,500 for a property valued at $500,000. Sydney-based sellers will look to pay between 1.8% and 2.5%; those in the regional area will pay around 2.5% to 3.5% due to lower prices and property turnovers.
Using the average state agent fee, we can actually calculate an estimated real estate agent commission based on a property sale price. Just enter your estimated property sale price or value to receive a rough agent fee you could expect to pay in New South Wales.
For more information, just visit our NSW agent fee calculator page.
Victoria currently does not have any set regulations on agent fees. You can always negotiate the final commission rate you pay to an agent or shop around to find one you prefer. The final fee will vary depending on supply and demand of the property, its location, the agency firm, their experience and the market at the time of sale. If your house is in Melbourne, you will find that agents' commissions are more competitive due to a higher turnover of properties.
Our experience has shown us that real estate commission rates in Victoria are approximately 1.6% to 3.0% with an average rate of 2.14%. Melbourne-based homeowners will look to pay between 1.6% and 2.5%; whereas those in the regional area will pay around 2.5% to 3.5% due to lower prices and property turnovers.
Based on an average commission of 2.14% in Victoria, a seller will pay $10,700 for a property valued at $500,000.
Using the average state agent fee, we can actually calculate an estimated real estate agent commission based on a property sale price. Just enter your estimated property sale price or value to receive a rough agent fee you could expect to pay in Victoria.
For more information, just visit our VIC agent fee calculator page.
Our experience has shown us that real estate commission rates in Queensland are approximately 2.45% to 3.0% with an average rate of 2.45%. Brisbane and Gold Coast based sellers can expect to pay between 2.45% and 2.75%; those in the regional area will pay around 2.5% to in excess of 3.0% due to lower prices and property turnovers.
Based on an average commission of 2.45% in Queensland, a seller will pay $12,250 for a property valued at $500,000.
Using the average state agent fee, we can actually calculate an estimated real estate agent commission based on a property sale price. Just enter your estimated property sale price or value to receive a rough agent fee you could expect to pay in Queensland.
For more information, just visit our QLD agent fee calculator page.
Western Australia currently does not have any fee regulations restricting what agents can charge to sell your property. You always have the opportunity to negotiate the final commission rate you pay to an agent. The fee will vary depending on the location of the house or unit and the agent's closing ability.
Our personal experience has shown us that real estate commission rates in Western Australia are approximately 2.5% to 3.25% with an average rate of 2.44%.
Based on an average commission of 2.44% in Western Australia, a seller will pay $12,240 for a property valued at $500,000.
Using the average state agent fee, we can actually calculate an estimated real estate agent commission based on a property sale price. Just enter your estimated property sale price or value to receive a rough agent fee you could expect to pay in Western Australia.
For more information, just visit our WA agent fee calculator page.
Tasmania is currently the most expensive state in Australia when it comes to real estate fee commissions. It does not currently have any fee regulations limiting the amount that agents can charge to sell your property. You can negotiate the final commission rate you pay to an agent to try to save a few dollars. The final fee will vary depending on the location of the house or unit and the agent's knowledge of the market.
$1104 plus 6.02% for sales between $10,001 and $50,000.
For sales between $50,001 and $100,000, a fee of $3,512 plus 4.22% is appropriate.
For properties that sell over $100,000, the fee is $5,523 plus 3.99% in commission.
Based on an average commission of 3.25% in Tasmania, a seller will pay $12,240 for a property valued at $500,000.
Using the average state agent fee, we can actually calculate an estimated real estate agent commission based on a property sale price. Just enter your estimated property sale price or value to receive a rough agent fee you could expect to pay in Tasmania.
For more information, just visit our TAS agent fee calculator page.
Canberra currently does not regulate what agents can charge to sell your property. You can always negotiate the final commission rate you pay to an agent. It is necessary to make commission price comparisons to ensure you get a good deal. The final fee will vary depending on the location of the house or unit, the market at the time of sale as well as the agent's knowledge of buying and selling.
Our experience has shown us that real estate commission rates in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) are approximately 2.5% to 4.0% with an average rate of 2.17%.
Based on an average commission of 2.17% in Canberra, a seller will pay $10,850 for a property valued at $500,000.
Using the average state agent fee, we can actually calculate an estimated real estate agent commission based on a property sale price. Just enter your estimated property sale price or value to receive a rough agent fee you could expect to pay in the Australian Capital Territory.
For more information, just visit our ACT agent fee calculator page.
South Australia currently does not have any regulations on the amount an agent can charge to sell your property. You can always try to negotiate the final commission rate you pay to an agent. The final agency fee will vary depending on the location of the house or unit, property value, supply and demand and an agent's knowledge of the market. South Australia has the lowest real estate commission rate in the country.
Our experience has shown us that real estate commission rates in South Australia are approximately 2.75% to 3.0% with an average rate of 2.06%. Adelaide-based sellers will look to pay between 2.0% and 2.75%; those in the regional area will pay around 2.75% to 3.0% due to lower prices and property turnovers.
Based on an average commission of 2.06% in South Australia, a seller will pay $10,300 for a property valued at $500,000.
Using the average state agent fee, we can actually calculate an estimated real estate agent commission based on a property sale price. Just enter your estimated property sale price or value to receive a rough agent fee you could expect to pay in South Australia.
For more information, just visit our SA agent fee calculator page.
As you can see, the average commission varies according to each state with South Australia delivering the lowest average commission rate at 2.06% and Tasmania at the higher end with 3.25%. When you look at the difference between these two states, which is a staggering $6,000, it is no wonder that many people find it confusing.
Here is a breakdown of the averages when it comes to the fixed commission fees.
Again remember that this is the state average. You may end up paying more or less than the average commission specified by the local market. The final fee you pay will ultimately depend on your property, the agent, the market, the state average and inflation at the time of sale.
Our comprehensive Australian guide can be used as your starting point for all things fee related and to help you determine your average commission based on your estimated home or unit value.
The only way to increase your knowledge of the market average price is to speak to local real estate agents and determine what services they offer for the price they are asking. Even if you are confident in the ability of the agent, it definitely pays to compare multiple agents. Ask the agent poignant questions such as how many properties they have sold in your area, how long on average it takes them to sell a property, etc. to gauge whether they are truly the best agent for your needs. And of course, make sure you take the time to discuss their fee and commission structure and whether there are any additional costs involved. By asking the right questions, you can understand where your money is being spent. And don't forget to negotiate.
If you are unsure of any detail, have your solicitor review all contracts prior to signing to ensure that all clauses and fees are reasonable.
All of this information will go a long way in helping you make an informed decision when it comes to selling your home.
If you are considering selling your Australian-based property, make sure use the best real estate agent in your area, rather than just the cheapest. The right agent often pays for themselves many times over.


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Cocktail Friday: Frank of America
For today's Cocktail Friday, we're taking a look at one of my favorite drink categories: cocktails that riff on whiskey plus herbal flavors. There are at least two major families, the Manhattan (rye or bourbon and vermouth plus bitters) and the Boulevardier (rye or bourbon and vermouth plus Campari).
The combination of the fiery and sweet in bourbon or rye set up nicely against the bitterness and herbal characteristics of bitters or amari (the general category in which Campari fits). The nice thing is that there are literally dozens of kinds of bitters and possibly hundreds of kinds of amari out there, and most of them are pretty different from each other because they each use proprietary blends of herbs and spices. So there are lots of ways you can make unique (if subtly different) drinks that follow this general recipe.
Such is today's cocktail, the Frank of America. Published in the New York Times by Robert Simonson, the cocktail originated in The Bennett in New York City and is named after the bar director's boyfriend, named Frank, who works at Bank of America. It calls for rye, Byrrh (a slightly more bitter vermouth analog), Amaro Abano (a strongly herbal, slightly peppery amaro), Angostura bitters, and maple syrup, with an orange twist. I didn't have Amaro Abano so I substituted Averna, which is slightly less herbal and more spicy; I used bonded Rittenhouse Rye for the whiskey component. The result was a little sweet but amazingly complex and herbal. Apparently the original uses a spiced maple syrup; that might address the sweetness. But it's definitely worth a drink if you have this stuff in your cupboard.
Or experiment with other amari, vermouth or vermouth-like drinks, and whiskeys. There's a lot of directions that a little experiment can take you.
As always, here's the Highball recipe card, if you plan to try it out. Enjoy!
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Saudi's first Rixos resort is coming to Jeddah's Red Sea
Rixos Obhur Jeddah will feature a water park, villas with private pools and a Club Prive lounge…
Rixos is set to bring a unique tourist resort and five-star luxury hotel to Jeddah's scenic Obhur Bay, marking the brand's first foray into the Kingdom.
Partnering with Dur Hospitality, Rixos will upgrade and restyle the Makarem Annakheel Village into Rixos Obhur Jeddah, a fully-fledged tourist resort complete with an array of family-friendly, five-star facilities such as a water park, swimming pools and villas with private pools.
Specifically designed to keep up with the increasing demand from guests looking to experience true luxury while enjoying high-end hospitality services Rixos Obhur Jeddah will be set on a beautiful private beach on the picturesque Red Sea, featuring a collection 174 rooms and suites, plus 73 villas with a Club Prive lounge.
Alongside a main fine-dining restaurant, guests will be able to soak up the scenic beachfront landscape at a lounge bar and two specialty beach restaurants.
Leisure facilities will include a fitness club, several swimming pools, a spa for ladies and gents, and a kids and teens club that ensure travellers of all ages are kept busy.
Making the most of the stunning setting, lush, landscaped gardens, golden sandy beaches and a plaza with picture-perfect ocean view will complete the offering, ensuring guests have everything they wish at the five-star resort.
Commenting on the launch Mark Willis, CEO of Accor India, Middle East, Africa & Turkey said, "We are confident that Rixos Obhur Jeddah will become an outstanding destination taking the hospitality and tourism services in Jeddah, the Bride of the Red Sea and the Kingdom, to the next level. Guests will enjoy unique entertainment offering as well as diverse and multiple leisure activities."
An opening date for the resort wasn't given, although we're hopeful we'll soon be able to check-in and check-out this exciting new beachfront escape.
Alongside a new Rixos resort, new openings coming to Jeddah include voco Jeddah North, set to open in the first quarter of 2022; and The Jeddah Edition, a unique property inspired by the locale, which will offer 63 guest rooms on the edge of the Jeddah Corniche Circuit.
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New York -- Robert W. Wilson, the hedge-fund manager who leaped to his death last month from his New York residence, gave his art collection to the Whitney Museum of American Art in Manhattan.
Art collectors of ArtKabinett social media network are grateful for the largesse of his gift.
Wilson, who served on the museum's board, did not specify the size of the collection in his will, which was filed this week in New York state Surrogate's Court.
He also bequeathed his wine collection to friend James K. Brehm of Manhattan and directed that his residential property, including his 16th-floor apartment at the San Remo building on Central Park West, be sold by his estate, according to court filings.
Wilson, who died Dec. 23 at age 87 after a Wall Street career that spanned five decades, started Wilson & Associates, a hedge fund, in 1969.
He retired in 1986 and, by 2000, his net worth peaked at about $800 million, according to Gary Castle, his accountant. By then, he had already begun to give most of his money away, donating more than $500 million to charities, primarily to conservation groups, Castle said in a Dec. 24 interview.
The will excluded one painting from Wilson's gift to the Whitney, a painting by James Rosenquist called "The Meteor Hits the Swimmer's Pillow."
He gave $2 million to Angela Riccardi of Brooklyn, his longtime assistant. The rest of Wilson's estate was left to his executor and the trustee of a trust he established in 2002, Richard G. Schneidman.
Schneidman said yesterday he couldn't discuss the size of the estate and that a list of Wilson's artworks wasn't available. Wilson's personal property was valued at $15 million to $20 million, according to court filings.
Born in Detroit in 1926, Wilson got his first job in New York in 1949 as a trainee at First Boston Corp., which was later acquired by Zurich-based Credit Suisse Group AG. He was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1951 and returned to First Boston in 1953.
He moved back to his hometown that year to become a securities analyst in the trust department at National Bank of Detroit. He returned to New York in 1958 to work as an analyst, and eventually as a vice president, at General American Investors, a closed-end investment trust, and went to A.G. Becker & Co. four years later, where he remained until founding his hedge fund.
In addition to his position on the Whitney's board, Wilson served as chairman of the New York City Opera and on the board of the Metropolitan Opera.
He was divorced from his wife, Marilyn, for about 35 years and had no children. Wilson was survived by his brother, William Wilson II of Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, according to court filings. Another brother, John Wilson, died in 1994.
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Troy falls again
Letter to the Editor | Friday, October 27, 2017
Outlined against a blue-gray October sky, the City of Troy fell again last Saturday. In dramatic lore, Troy was sacked by Greek soldiers hidden inside a large statue of a horse — perhaps the most unwelcome gift in history.
On Saturday, as low hanging clouds portended an epic struggle on the gridiron, the present day Gaelic warriors of Notre Dame delivered a stunning defeat to the new men of Troy. While the ancient battle may have been more sanguineous, Saturday's defeat of the Trojans at the hands of the Fighting Irish was no less devastating.
The Trojans were obliterated by a tandem of Irish backs — Wimbush and Adams — whose remarkable efficiency of effort harkened back to the legends of George Gipp and the Four Horsemen. The lads on the offensive and defensive lines resembled the famous Seven Blocks of Granite chiseled by coach Jim Crowley, one of the Four Horsemen and an ardent disciple of Rockne.
On this day, the Irish awakened the echoes with a vengeance and the ultimate victory — 49 to 14 — was not only a foregone conclusion by the mid-point in the second quarter but also carried with it a strong sense of deja vu of the Green Jersey game from two score ago. In a conclusion evocative of the legendary fall of Troy, Notre Dame exorcized two decades of frustration by overwhelming the unsuspecting men of Troy. Both Rockne and Homer would have been impressed.
Michael G. Gotsch, Sr.
assistant adjunct professor of law
The views expressed in this Letter to the Editor are those of the author and not necessarily those of The Observer.
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Merlot Gets a Good Rap
Back in 2004, a minute-long scene from a little movie called Sideways changed the wine industry forever. Almost overnight, Merlot went from the most popular type of red wine in the U.S. to a total outcast. Anyone who wanted to appear that they knew anything about wine shunned the stuff for Pinot Noir, and to this day, Merlot has a bad reputation. The wine is usually lumped into one of two categories – "that's what my grandparents drink" and "you can buy a jug of that stuff at Wal-Mart." Can Merlot ever recover? Despite what Paul Giamatti's neurotic character Miles has to say, there's plenty of good Merlot out there. That, and Merlot has recently made its way back into pop culture in a very significant way.
Love it or hate it, probably the best thing that can happen to a wine varietal or label (or any brand, for that matter) is to be name-dropped in a rap song. Just take a look at Moscato: according to their songs, this sweet and relatively inexpensive varietal is the beverage of choice for artists like Drake and Kanye West when they want to party. In 2011, sales of Moscato d'Asti jumped 70% – hardly a coincidence. The fact is, if these guys give a shout out to a type of wine, the public will buy it. And, regardless of the means, I think it's cool to see a large population of new wine consumers drinking a varietal that was pretty under the radar prior to its newfound street cred.
On that note, I was listening to the radio the other day and I heard a lyric from rapper B.o.b.'s new single "So Good" that made me pretty excited:
"Private reservations, glasses full of Merlot."
The concept of this song is that B.o.b. is showing a girl the finer things in life. They're jet setting, taking in famous pieces of art, and when it's time for dinner, they're drinking Merlot. Curious to see if this was a one-time name drop or a theme, I consulted one of my favorite sources for information: RapGenius.com. I typed "Merlot" into the search bar, and pulled up over two dozen excerpts from modern rap songs that mention the noble grape (warning, some of the lyrics behind the link are explicit). Turns out, Lil' Wayne, Usher, Ludacris, and 50 Cent are all fans, and they're rapping its praises. Could Merlot be making a comeback?
At the end of the day, it's ridiculous to base your beverage choices on what rappers claim to drink in their songs. If we did, we would all be broke…and probably also dead (see: sizzurp). However, it's equally ridiculous that Merlot fell so out of favor with the public in the first place because of one scene from one movie. Truth is, like with any wine, there's exceptional Merlot, and there's awful Merlot, and it's up to you to taste it and see for yourself what you actually like. At the end of the day, if it gets people who are new to wine to taste something they wouldn't have ordinarily tried, then that's a good thing. In fact, it's So Good.
– Jeannie
(Part 1 in a series of examining the relationship between rap music and the wine industry. Because…well, why not?)
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In my last post, I documented how one-on-one meetings were key to building a "coalition of the willing" - teachers in my building who want to stay in teaching but want to see working and learning conditions improve.
The article was written after my 10th on-on-one meeting. After that, I recruited a veteran colleague to join me in arranging and doing these meetings; I decided when we were 20 strong, it would be time to hold a meeting.
The hardest part about getting the coalition together is that they are REALLY busy. Some have kids to pick up after school, others lead meetings every day after school, and others have second jobs. I decided the best time to meet was for a potluck lunch during a teacher workday. Luckily, bad weather hasn't hit us quite as hard as past years, and we still had one in February.
On large poster paper, we each recorded a problem / solution we have identified and innovated since 1/1/2019, either in our work or home life. While some did that, others filled their plates and vice-versa.
We started the formal meeting by processing the stuff on the poster board. Things we noticed: our job takes over our.lives, it can keep us from basic self care, we solve problems all the time, etc.
Big picture: we are relearning what actual people power looks like in a new Gilded Age. where business is very big and government is disfunctional. We have all developed collective amnesia about this kind of collective civic work (that builds people power) since about 1980.
We are walking in the footsteps of exhausted coal miners, factory workers, migrant laborers, Cesar Chavez. This is classic grassroots labor organizing we are doing. Pushing against the machine that is making us feel like machines.
It is slow and steady work and about building capacity.
Organizing principles: Meet people where they are at. Love and support them, then we all stretch one inch (taking an action that is new to us). Rest (summer). Repeat.
Not gripe sessions, but a contextualizing of what you are experiencing.
For now (like the rest of the school year) we will focus on micro-level problem solving and inviting people into this group.
Four statewide teacher orgs (NCAE, Organize 2020, Red4EdNC, NCTU FB group) have merged efforts.
There are statewide organizing calls every Monday night on Zoom at 8pm.
We are launching a renewed focus on Red4Ed pics - new twist. It's about signaling to the other 2500 schools in NC that we are "awake" and attending to the statewide movement.
Your "stretch one inch" for this school year / campaign will be declared on a card that you are provided.
Planning period teams - we picked captains. Those folks will text people the time / location of first Red4Ed pic.
We will make a weekly 4 pic photo collage and all share it.
Invite people to join us. How do you join? Provide your private email and cell #.
We will be tracking which events get the best attendance and building our organization from there.
Our first "capacity building" action was our first Red4Ed picture the Wednesday after the meeting. The four planning period captains texted their teachers that day and told them the time and location of the picture. They took the pics, sent them to me, and I made the digital collage for posting / sharing. It went well! During my planning period, I pulled two people into the pic, quickly brought them up to date, and one joined the coalition right there and then!
The next event was "happy hour" at a nearby pub on a Friday after payday. Eight people attended in the driving rain, and we had a great time. I decided not to have an agenda / formal meeting at that event, but we did talk about organizing in general and opportunities for collective action in the future.
Our next event will be an after school meeting. I'm going to "take back" the teacher's lounge - it's a space we used to use all the time but have neglected as the pace of our days have become more and more frenetic. And then, the Zoom call will hopefully allow people to engage who just can't make the after school / workday events, largely because of childcare issues.
My current takeaway: so far, so good! I feel like we are building "people power" in my building, slowly but surely. There will be lots of opportunities this spring to flex the capacity we are building and I'm looking forward to it!


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Disaster Zone - Sam TSE / Pen SO
There are unlimited themes in the world of comics. Sam TSE and Pen SO, two local comic artists, are not only good friends, but they also choose "Hong Kong in disaster" as the theme of their comics by coincidence to illustrate their unconventional imagination of Hong Kong.
Based on his setting where Hong Kong is facing a zombie apocalypse, Sam TSE has created comics including "BodieZ" (2015) and "Hong Kong Infected" (2016). His comics turn our familiar Hong Kong into a brutal and bloody war zone, which terrify his readers. On the other hand, Pen SO named his creation "Hong Kong Havoc" (2016)", which illustrated Hong Kong after a catastrophic tsunami. The protagonist wanders in a city of rubble, encounters various troubles and struggles for survival.
Sam TSE was a staple-bound comic book assistant when he joined the comic industry. He had experienced the ups and downs of the industry, but he did not give up comics. He eventually became a lead artist after joining the industry for around 10 years and managed to create his unique style of horror comics. For Pen SO, he is a skilful observer of the city. Different characters are frozen in static scenes and his feelings towards the city are integrated in his drawings. Furthermore, his unique book design breaks through the usual unilateral 2-dimensional narrative style of comics, making his story seems to extend to the real world and brings a whole new reading experience to his readers.
In the programme, apart from sharing the process of creating comics and looking forward to the future of the industry, the two comic artists also draw the future Hong Kong in their eyes. Over the past year, Hong Kong people experienced unprecedented ridiculous situations. Today, they probably have deeper feelings rereading the comics by the two artists.
Animation and comic writer LAW Man-lok will host this episode and bring our audiences to the unusual creative world of Sam TSE and Pen SO. Apart from sharing the process of creating comics and looking forward to the future of the industry, the two comic artists also draw the future Hong Kong in their eyes. Over the past year, Hong Kong people experienced unprecedented ridiculous situations. Today, they probably have deeper feelings rereading the comics by the two artists.
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by rossneir on May 11, 2018
The difference between European countries and the US on race is that the former do not have it.
At least, not in the same way that we do. Where European countries — say, Romania, as was the case in a conversation I had today over the book scanner at the library with a Romanian — have nationality, this does not mean the same thing as nationalism in the US. What we call Nationalism in the US is not really nationalism.
In Romania there is a strong identity, ("being Romanian"), that is understood biologically. My friend Jon. He has a Romanian face. Romanian blood. Romanian DNA. In this way, his very nature, his biological life itself, is bound up with a group of other people into the nation of Romania.
Importantly, the nation of Romania and the State of Romania are not the same thing. Within the boundaries of Romania there is another group of people called the Roma — he used the term Gypsy, although someone told me once that that is a really loaded word. The Roma are another group. A person in that group could be said to have a Roma face, Roma blood, Roma DNA. Yet they live within the State of Romania, not the State of Roma, which does not exist.
These two separate concepts — (1) the nation and (2) the state — refer to (1) a group of people who are associated together by common biology, and (2) the governing structure that occupies a certain territory within really, really specific boundaries. Like, wars happen if those boundaries get crossed. The boundaries are really important. The land too.
But something strange has happened in the course of history. I'm not sure when it happened, or if it was destined to happen. But at some point these two separate concepts blended together and became the same thing. This is called the nation-state. Clever name. The nation-state is when a state gives up the territorial definition and instead tries to define itself by the biological life of its people. Instead of saying, "Romania is this land mass," the governing authorities began to say, "We, the ethnic Romanians, are Romania."
The connections to Thor: Ragnarok are too obvious to pass up. Loki takes the set of antlers from the death god (whatever his name was) and resurrects him. Death-god comes back to life, fights a massive 1v1 against Hela, destroying the entire city of Asgard. Then, repeatedly, at least five times — a truly nauseating number of times to hear the same sentence in a film — the lead protagonists all declare that "Asgard is not a place; it's a people." Of course, they have to say that, because the place has been destroyed. But in their minds, if all the citizens of Asgard got onto a ship and landed somewhere else to plant a new city, that would be Asgard. The nation-state defines itself not in terms of its territory, but its people.
The same is true of all the European countries. The bloodiest century in recorded history was the 20th century for exactly this reason. States were able to mobilize their young men to war because those young men believed that they are their State, biologically.
What is the problem with all this? Why is this not the best system? Better put, why does this always spiral out of control into a ghastly, totalitarian death-machine? Because biological identity is not flexible, but who lives under the jurisdiction of a government is very flexible. A Roma person cannot change their face, their blood, their DNA. But their location can change. And they are the minority in the place they live now.
Key today is immigration and refugees. Refugees cannot decide their biology. That isn't flexible. But the place where they live is, clearly, something that can change. Especially when their country descends into war-torn Failed State chaos. They can run away. But the problem with running away is that the State in whose jurisdiction they will later arrive has defined itself in terms of the nation, the biological life of its people. And so the refugee cannot truly assimilate. They cannot actually "become" a part of that new State, because they cannot possibly become a part of the Nation that resides there.
You can change states. But you can't change nations. Sounds pretty 50-50. Except that there are no states anymore. Only nation-states. So, it's really 0-100, and everyone living outside their home nation-state loses.
Enter the United States of America, land of the free and home of the brave. A nation of immigrants. While European states can define themselves in terms of the nation, and so can group themselves by face, blood, and DNA collectives… The US doesn't seem to have much going for itself in terms of nationhood. Is there a "nation" to the US? Is there anything physiologically or biologically that can be called "American?" What would that look like? I can sort of tell you if someone is German, but can a German tell if someone is an American?
This is because, again, the US is a nation of immigrants. The British came over, also the French, also the Dutch, latter Germans and Italians, and even later Polish, Ashkenazi Jewish, Russian, Slavic, and so on. And over time everyone mostly integrated with each other and now I have no idea what my ethnic heritage is. I'm probably German, maybe some Irish? Am I British? I usually tell people that I am Swiss, but I made that up. Who knows? 23andMe has probably already collected data from some relative of mine and is now creating a probabilistic map of my entire Genome. Wonder if they could just tell me without my paying the $129 fee…
And yet, this has not really forged much of a common American identity. It has almost totally excluded the African-American population from the integration process. Plus all Native Americans. And it has led to us using terms like "White" and "Black" instead of "British," "German," or "Italian," "Gambian," "Ghanan," or "Cameroonian." We have a general sensation that the US is "mostly white," but what is whiteness? Is it just having light skin? Because many, many people in Europe have light skin but would recoil at being tagged together with similarly-skin-colored Europeans of other national backgrounds. Meanwhile, white Americans are the descendants of those same groups, and have no issue with it.
To put the problem shortly. There is a deep contradiction in the way that the American State defines itself. It has abandoned the land-based understanding of statehood. So, you would think that the other option is to have the understanding of statehood be some biological national identity. But, alas, there really is no way to understand American identity biologically.
Not that our country hasn't tried!
This is the same problem facing all Nation-States. The US just tries really, really hard not to resolve the tension. Want an example of a country that has tried to resolve the tension? Let's go with the most obvious one. Germany in WWII. Definitely a nation-state. Defined itself explicitly in terms of the nation, the biological life of its people. The term they used for this was Volk, which just translates to "People." But it could not be avoided that Volk cannot be everyone, or it would be a meaningless term. To define who is the nation is also to define who is not the nation.
So, they had to define Volk, and this definition did not include the Jews. They did not share in the same face, blood, and DNA as the Germans. So, they were not included in the Nation-State. Which is really, really bad if the German government has labeled you The Problem. As someone who is not a member of the nation-state, you have no citizenship within its jurisdiction. And since you have no citizenship, i.e. you have no part to play in the national scene, you do not "exist" in the same way that a German does. You are not "alive" in the same way that a German is. In the eyes of the Nation-State.
(All of this comes from Agamben, by the way, not me. Here is a primer video).
So, the United States is not returning to the land definition of the State. But it also doesn't have much of anything to go on as far as defining who, biologically, is in the nation. So that decision remains capricious and arbitrary. Don't get me wrong — that decision is made every day when the Black body is deemed outside the nation, and thus expendable. This racism is palpable. There is an Us-vs-Them mentality in the minds of many of my also-white friends. While my friends would never say something as forward as "Black people do not deserve life," there is certainly an underlying mentality that sees the Black body as different and therefore incompatible with (white) American life. That same mentality, transposed from my normie friends to a police officer with a gun and 0.4 seconds to respond, leads to death.
The United States absolutely has the power to make arbitrary and capricious decisions about whose life is on the inside and whose life is on the outside of the American body. And while European governments may have the semblance of national-biological identity to them, they are just as arbitrary and capricious. Every country in Europe besides Portugal has a separate national identity somewhere within its jurisdiction. Should the gun be drawn and Camps be built again, these national-others would be the first to experience the destructive force of the now-militarized police. Nobody really has any basis to decide who, biologically, is "in" and who is "out." That is legal fiction used by atrocious rulers to keep their power. And anyways, when one of these countries invades another country and sets up shop, everyone in the occupied country faces this fate.
Something like "race" was necessary to develop because it mirrors the European concept of "nation." In the biopolitical nation-state, whoever holds power must decide who is in the nation. Without some construct like a common identity based on the people who had always lived on that land (Hence Nazi "blood and soil"), a new identity had to be formed, somehow. For most Americans this is probably as simple as "my ancestors have always lived here." But African Americans, and certainly Native Americans, have been here just as long if not longer than your white ancestors. Than my white ancestors. Yet, they are excluded from being considered part of the nation-state. They are seen as a thorn in the nation's side. And so the biopolitical machine will seek to remove them.
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Held annually at a local venue in April, the Conference offers a day of seminars, bringing together judges and lawyers. In 2012 the day-long event included a selection of 15 different programs from which attorneys could earn a maximum of six CLE credits. The Conference includes lunch, during which the President Judge delivers the State of the Bench address.


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Georgia triple murder suspect placed under psychiatric evaluation
TBILISI, DFWatch–A 19 year old shepherd charged with murdering an American family of three is undergoing psychiatric evaluation, his lawyer said on Monday.
Malkhaz Kobauri, who faces life sentence for the savage killing of Ryan and Lora Smith and their 4 year old son Caleb, is being examined at the Samkharauli National Forensic Bureau, his attorney Alexandre Kobaidze told IPN news agency.
"Malkhaz Kobauri's mental health is being investigated. We also agree with to because we think that Malkhaz Kobauri is absolutely healthy," the lawyer said.
"The defense is convinced the examination will confirm that Kobauri is [mentally] healthy and, therefore, he could not commit a crime of such brutality," Kobaidze added.
Despite growing evidence of his involvement in the crime, the shepherd pleads not guilty and insists the family was murdered by 'men of North Caucasus appearance'. Yet no traces of those men has been spotted in the vicinity of the crime scene.
July 6, a call was placed to the emergency number 112, and the caller said the Smith family had gone missing. The emergency service was told that the family ceased to respond to phone calls while they were on vacation in Khada Gorge.
Soon rescue workers discovered a car and some of the family's personal belongings in the small settlement of Tskere, 70 km north of Dusheti, at an altitude of 1,880 meters above sea level.
On July 7, the body of Lora Smith was found in a ravine. The police at first didn't find traces of physical violence on her body. However, later examination showed that she was raped. The same day, the body of her spouse, Ryan, was found nearby.
Soon, a local shepherd was arrested, who immediately confessed to murdering Ryan and Caleb, while Lora, he insists, died while trying to escape the scene. Later he changed his confession.
He also confessed that he attempted to conceal the dead body of Caleb in a glacier. The child's body has been recovered after the shepherd pointed its location.
By DFW-admin| 2018-08-04T04:35:23+04:00	August 4th, 2018|Categories: News|Tags: Caleb Smith, Dusheti, Lora Smith, Ryan Smith, triple murder of Smith family in Dusheti|0 Comments
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We at Dysfunctional Literacy have very few rules at this time, but we're making them up as we go along, so by the time we're done (And we're not sure when we'll be done), there might be a lot of them.
Rule #1- There are exceptions for every rule.
Yeah, that's not as dramatic as Fight Club's rule, but you'll soon see we have more range.
Rule #2- No more than three books per series.
HEY! THE BIBLE IS MORE THAN TWO BOOKS!
No, The Bible consists of two books: The Old Testament and The New Testament.
Okay, the "chapters" in the book, like Genesis and Psalms, are called Books in The Bible, but that's only because God is involved. God could call The Ten Commandments a book, and it's a book, but only because God said so. God could say, "Let there be light!" and call it a book, and it would be a book because God said so. We at Dysfunctional Literacy are not arguing with God about the definition of a book because a book is whatever God calls a book. We're not arguing with God.
We're arguing (very politely, of course) with those of you, human beings, not God, who know full well what we're talking about, that you can't publish Genesis by itself, sell it as a book, and expect people to buy it. You also know that all of these Dysfunctional Literacy rules have exceptions, and if anybody gets an exception from these rules, it's going to be God. But you're not God, so for practical purposes (not God purposes) The Bible is two books, and you know fully what we mean, so quit wasting our time with some silly semantic argument.
WORST LITERARY GOD JOKE EVER!
"Who would dare to one-star the word of God?" God roars, sending spasms of fear throughout the publisher's body.
Yes, we're pretty sure that God doesn't care about book sales, but if any author could irk God, it might have been L. Ron. Hubbard.
We dysfunctional literates get sidetracked easily.
Haha! Thank you! I think this was the first post I ever wrote. I know a post is old when I'm referring to myself in the third person. I (or we) don't do that anymore.


Each statutory regulator has a 'fitness to practise' process for handling complaints about health and care professionals. The most serious cases are referred to formal hearings in front of fitness to practise committees.
We review every final decision made by all those fitness to practise committees. If we decide the decisions do not protect the public properly we can refer them to Court to be considered by a judge. Our power to do this comes from the NHS Reform and Health Care Professions Act 2002.
Q. What is fitness to practise? What does 'impaired' mean?
Q. I am unhappy with a fitness to practise decision – what can you do to help?
Auditing a random sample of fitness to practise cases closed by investigating committees/case examiners and staff at the initial stages of the fitness to practise process. In carrying out the audit we consider whether the decisions made by the regulator protect the public and if the regulator has followed its own processes. In this instance we are limited to feeding back any concerns to the regulatory body by way of audit reports.
Q. The regulator has not taken my complaint about a health professional to a final fitness to practise hearing. Can you help?
No. We do not have any powers, under the law that governs our work (The National Health Service Reform and Health Care Professions Act 2002) , to look at decisions made by a staff member, case examiner or an investigating committee in the initial stages of the regulators fitness to practise process. We do not have the power to review or challenge these decisions, nor do we have the power to ask the regulator open the case again or to provide an explanation for their decision.
For concerns about the General Medical Council (the GMC), the Nursing and Midwifery Council (the NMC) and the General Dental Council (the GDC). You can ask the GMC/NMC/GDC to review the decision that it made on your complaint. You can apply for a review under their fitness to practise rules. You should contact your caseworker with such a request.
You could (also) seek a judicial review of the decision made by regulator. However, we are unable to give you advice about this course of action and you should seek independent legal advice before taking this step.
The NHS Reform and Health Care Professions Act 2002 has been amended since it was first introduced so for ease of reference we have produced an unofficial consolidated text version, which shows the legislation currently in effect. This incorporates all the amendments made to the Act up to 5 January 2016 from the General Medical Council (Fitness to Practise and Over-arching Objective), the Professional Standards Authority for Health and Social Care (References to Court) Order 2015, and the Health and Social Care (Safety and Quality) Act 2015. Please note, this consolidated version is an internal working document produced by our solicitors which has no official status. Users should consult an official version of the legislation for the purpose of interpreting and applying the law. The original versions of the legislation can be found on the legislation.gov website.
What does 'fitness to practise' mean?
the third digest focused on registrants' health, expert evidence and failing to bring full allegations.


Joyous evening in the beautiful farms of Nashik with bonfire and nature walk.
Start from Mumbai by 6.55 am Kasara local.
Meet at Kasara Railway Station at 9.15 in the morning. Refer the train schedule given in the Transport section.
Travel by private vehicle (Jeep / Sumo) till Dindori.
Reach Dindori before 10 am. You directly reach the campsite. It's not a trail to hike or walk.
Have Lunch! You will get authentic regional food of Nashik.
Day-time games. There is ample of space and muddy courtyard in between a variety of plants and shrubs. You can experience how it feels to be in rural atmosphere.
View Sunset. You will get to see sun setting with a foreground of waving green fields. This 'time-lapse' is loved by all the photographers.
Tent Pitching. This is a fun activity. You will learn to assemble the parts of tent you'll sleep in.
Evening Refreshments. Have hot tea to knock out the cold created by breezy winds.
A brief session where everyone would talk about their experiences in the world of Adventures.
Liquor is allowed during campfire session on BYOB basis.
Rest in Tent. Or just sit gazing at stars!
You will be given a wake up call at 06:30 am.
Have delicious breakfast at 08:00 am talking about fun you had last night.
Food (Lunch, Evening Refreshment, Dinner, Breakfast).
Food while we travel till the campsite.
Mineral Water or any kind of beverages.
The nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, Mumbai.
One need a to get the same local as stated below.
Reach any of the railway stations on central railway on Mumbai-Kasara route.
Started with a dream in 2009 of making Indians explore our country, we have reached an amazing milestone. We are happy and grateful to adventurers to announce that Trek Mates India completes 10 YEARS of sharing this passion called Life on 14th of February 2019!
Started with the trails of Sahyadri, we reached the mighty Himalaya, toured India, biked the toughest roads, rappled in the deepest valleys. It gives immense pleasure to us to have served such enthusiastic participants. We are pretty sure that neither your thirst for adventures will vanish, nor this bond!
What's good with celebrating it without our participants who have made us stronger in last 10 years. We are thankful to each and every participant for being a part of this. Let's meet up for a celebration. We wish you get to taste the cake!
We are celebrating this at the beautiful destination of Dindori. So let's do camping!
We are going to have tents between farms, delicious food, windy cold climate, bonfire, nature walk and BYOB as well!
This is going to be rocking! Make sure you be there!


U.S. 34 will be open to the public in time for Memorial Day weekend. When open, the most noticeable change will be a new bridge that passes over what is called the horseshoe curve. The horseshoe curve road is closed.
"This is the old road, this is what people used to be on," said Jared Fiel, Communication manager with Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT). "In 1976 when this road flooded it got completely washed away. In 2013 this road got completely washed away. So we decided that since it got washed away in both of those, we're going to let mother nature have it."
During the first closure U.S. 34, CDOT blasted through a mountain to make room for the new bridge. The idea is if you give that river a little more room, then its energy doesn't take its toll downstream.
"What this does is it ensures our road," said Fiel. "Throughout this whole canyon that we're trying to get the river and the road to work together. This allows us so that the road can exist, the river can exist, mother nature wanted it, she has this great path she can go and we're hoping that's where she goes."
On U.S.34, CDOT studied the hydraulic flow of the river in Big Thompson Canyon and its impact on the road and bridges along the path. The research also looked at potential safety improvements to protect against future flood events.
In areas like Big Thompson Canyon, CDOT's goal was to save as much of the road as possible while building to minimize the impacts of a flood damage by maximizing protected emergency routes. Johnny Olson is the Regional Transportation Director for the Department of Transportation. He said that during repairs the challenge was to get the river and the road to work together rather than against each other.
"When you look at where we were in '76, they did an awesome job," said Olson "But we've got better technology to help us to find the shears and the stresses and the pulls and the pushes on the road that I think it allows us to be more effective and more confident in our design."
Olson said he is about 95 percent confident in CDOT's construction: "The other 5 percent mother nature could throw you some pretty big curves," he added.
James Usher, the Project Director for CDOT said the U.S. 34 project is about resiliency.
"Before the flood they never really talked to each other," said Usher. "I think with the flood it's like [residents] had to rely on their neighbors. So out of the flood do we not only have a more resilient road we have a more resilient community as well. They banded together. As Americans we pride ourselves on being self-reliant, and then it takes these natural disasters of people realizing it is okay to rely on my neighbor."
On Thursday at 4 p.m. the gateway between Estes Park and Loveland will be available for transit. While the $280 million dollar project repaired many areas along U.S. 34 but there will still be work to do. Construction will continue in the canyon this summer and fall. Delays up to 20-minutes can be expected for paving operations. There will also be limited nighttime to allow bridge girders to be set.


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Ransomware attack hits French-Public School Board – Toronto Star
OTTAWA – An October 18 ransomware attack has left personal data exposed by the local French-Public school board.
The Conseil des écoles publiques de l'Est de l'Ontario issued a press release November 30 announcing it had been attacked, and that after resecuring the network it was discovered that some files stored at its board office had been stolen and held for ransom.
The board said it had paid the attackers and the data that had been stolen was deleted.
"Protecting members of our community was our priority," the board said.
Employees who worked for the board from 2000 on may have been part of the dataset that was stolen. The board will notify affected past or current employees affected as their Social Insurance Number, bank account number, unexpired credit card number or date of birth might have been compromised.
Additionally, the board is providing those with compromised data free credit monitoring services for 24 months.
Some current and former students and their families may also have had personal data stolen with this data breach.
"We extend our sincere apologies," the CEPEO said in a release. "We have already taken steps to imoprove the security of our network as a result of this incident."
The board added it was continuing its investigation, in cooperation with cybersecurity experts. The data breach has also been reported to the police and the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario.
Ontario's Ministry of Education does not have a specific policy on dealing with cyber-attacks. Decisions about cyber-security are made by individual school boards. The ministry does have a K-12 Cyber Protention pilot and is developing an standard for responding to incdents, and a communications protocol. Ministry officials are in the process of developing a provincial policy for handling cyber attacks with schools.
The ransomware attack is one of several that has happened at public institutions across Canada this fall. The Kemptville District Hospital closed its emergency room on October 21 after a ransomware attack compromised patient files.
The hospital is still recovering from that attack and operating with paper patient files. On November 4, a ransomware attack compromised Newfoundland and Labrador's entire health-care records system.
Newer Federal Financial Regulators Tighten Timelines for Reporting Ransomware Attacks – JD Supra
Older Three key ransomware actors changed jobs on October 18 – the same day REvil went dark – The Register


Beetley Preschool is a community group owned and run by the parents of its children, together with paid staff.
It provides children with a happy, safe environment, provided by qualified experienced staff in which preschool children can develop to their full potential.
We believe that children benefit most from the early years education and care when parents and settings work together in partnership. Our aim is to support parents as their children's first and most important educators by involving them in their children's education and in the full life of the setting.
Our aim is to treat your child as you would, if you were here - we realise the importance of assuring a distressed child.


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Hope Crute
Posted Friday, May 3, 2019 2:17 pm
For the Butner-Creedmoor News
HENDERSON — Vance-Granville Community College has named student Hope Crute of Youngsville as its recipient of the North Carolina Community College System's Academic Excellence Award for 2019. One student from each of the 58 colleges in the state system is honored with the award each year.
Crute will be officially recognized at commencement later this month when she is scheduled to graduate from the college with both an Associate in Arts and an Associate in Science. Not long afterward, she is set to graduate from Franklin County Early College High School. That challenging five-year program, along with the guidance and support of teachers and peers, have helped her develop into the person she is today.
"Vance-Granville Community College is a school that successfully brings together ambitious, hard-working students who encourage one another and challenge each other to do better academically and professionally," Crute said. "The magical thing I have found as a student at VGCC is that the school does not just teach academic lessons, but also life lessons."
Crute has excelled in the classroom while also taking on numerous responsibilities at home to help her family as they dealt with her father's serious health issues. She has served as a peer tutor in the VGCC Academic Skills Center and has been inducted into the Phi Theta Kappa honor society for community college students, as well as the National Honor Society at the high school level.
Crute plans to transfer to UNC-Chapel Hill in the fall to complete a bachelor's degree in a scientific field.
"Hope's determination and dedication to academic success have earned her recognition as one of North Carolina's outstanding community college students," said Rachel Desmarais, president of VGCC. "Thanks to her experience at Vance-Granville and at Franklin County Early College, Hope now enters the next stage of her education equipped with confidence, clarity, enhanced skills, and a thirst for further knowledge."


After working at Hyundai for six months, I finally came to the conclusion my office chair sucked. I requested a replacement that would work better for my abnormal height, but my two emails were ignored, so I decided to buy something for myself. The first one I tried was the Steelcase Think (seen above), which I found on Craigslist for $80 (~$800 new). This was an older model in decent shape, but it was a little dingy. I shampooed it and decided a couple days later it wasn't right for me, so now Chrissy uses it in our home office.
To find my next chair, I went to a used furniture warehouse and stumbled upon this bad boy made by, and I'm not making this up, SitOnIt Seating. Retail price for this chair was also ~$800 but I paid $40. The depreciation on used office furniture is brutal.
After shampooing, it looked like this.
Shampooing wasn't the only thing I did. As it came, the armrests were too far forward and they hit my desk. I was prepared to do some major surgery to fix this, but I realized I could just switch sides so they would angle backward instead of forward.
I also did some grinding on the plastic frame that holds the mesh back. The top of the frame was just hitting my shoulder blades, so I had to do something. You can see my setup below.
I got to use all three outlets on the splitter I recently added to my retractable cord reel to power the Dremel, light, and Shop Vac simultaneously. I also placed a steel plate under wherever I was grinding to avoid cutting the mesh. The end result is a chair that is now custom fit to me and is working great.