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Eminent Domain & Valuation Litigation
Palmieri Tyler is one of a select number of California law firms that has a group of attorneys devoted exclusively to eminent domain (direct and inverse condemnation) and valuation litigation.
Our eminent domain attorneys specialize in the representation of private property and business owners whose property or business is being taken for public projects. Additionally, because representing private property owners in eminent domain cases requires expertise in valuation issues, our attorneys have the ability to handle a wide variety of disputes involving private property and business valuation litigation.
In eminent domain, the government takes and damages private property and businesses of all types -- from publicly traded companies to small businesses. Our attorneys have the experience and expertise to effectively and efficiently represent all types of businesses and private property owners. They have done so with great success for our clients in the past. Our attorneys have successfully represented clients that own properties put to a wide variety of uses such as those listed below:
- Churches
- Commercial/retail/industrial investment properties
- Office complexes
- Commercial business parks
- Industrial business parks
- Mobile home parks
- Hotels
- Condominium complexes
- Apartment complexes
- Food and product distribution companies
- Public storage facilities
- Gas stations
- Automotive dealerships
- RV dealerships
- Automotive repair facilities
- Industrial manufacturers
- Fast food restaurants
- Chain drug stores
- Single family homes
- Bars and restaurants
- Private airports
- Swap meets
- Construction companies
- Contractor yards
- Tennis clubs
- Country clubs and golf courses
- Parking lots/structures
We have achieved multi-million dollar jury verdicts and settlements for both individuals and large companies whose businesses and properties have been damaged or taken because of the public project even when the government denied any damage or responsibility. Our attorneys have successfully taken on cases where other condemnation attorneys could not or would not take the case.Geographically, our practice concentrates on the Southern California counties. We have also handled several matters in Northern California. Our solid reputation and our attorneys' history of success litigating against government agencies allows our Firm to provide clients with significant advantages during negotiations and, if necessary, trial. Our eminent domain attorneys have extensive trial and appellate experience allowing them to represent clients throughout all phases of direct and inverse condemnation cases.
In our Firm's 26-year history, our attorneys have been collectively responsible for approximately 2,000 eminent domain and other valuation cases. They have an excellent record of obtaining beneficial and cost-effective results for our clients. For more information about a particular practice area, please select the appropriate link below:
Contact an Orange County eminent domain and valuation litigation attorney
If you would like to speak to one of our highly skilled attorneys, please contact us to schedule an initial consultation at 949-851-9400 or use our online contact form.
Condemnation and Inverse Condemnation
In condemnation cases, the government has substantial resources at its disposal to wear down the property or business owner. It is common for public agencies to establish unreasonable positions early on in the negotiation process and become entrenched in their valuation opinions. In such a situation, clients need skilled counsel with extensive knowledge of the law. Our attorneys have experience with cases involving numerous types of public projects and takings. A sample includes the following:
- Freeway widening, interchange and overpass projects
- Railroad grade separation projects
- Public utility projects, including takings for oil and gas pipelines and electrical transmission lines
- Flood control projects, including takings for detention basins, dams/reservoirs, and flood control channel widenings
- Public street projects including widenings, lane closures; median construction
- Takings causing a loss of business goodwill
- Takings causing displacement of businesses and right to claim Relocation Assistance
- Takings for temporary and long-term construction easements
- Takings for public parks, bike trails and open space
- Takings of contaminated land
- Takings of property access
- Damages from landslides
- Damages caused by the government's unreasonable precondemnation conduct
- Damages caused by the government's unreasonable delay in acquiring private property
Valuation Litigation
Because valuation is so key to most condemnation and inverse condemnation cases, our attorneys are uniquely qualified to handle a variety of valuation issues such as the following:
- Sales of businesses
- Business goodwill valuation
- Lease buyout disputes
- Partition actions
Our valuation attorneys work closely with numerous real estate and business appraisers, accountants, cost estimators, civil and traffic engineers, architects and other experts. They work closely with you to select the appropriate professional to address your particular concerns.
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Lease Renewal Valuation
Our attorneys are also uniquely qualified to counsel clients on issues involving lease valuations. Whether in the context of negotiating a beneficial renewal of a long-term lease or litigating the terms of an existing lease, you need our attorneys' knowledge and experience in the law and valuation concepts on your side.
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Florida Holidays July 2019 - Fly Virgin and stay in a villa near Disney
- Fly Virgin direct to Orlando from Manchester or Gatwick
- Stay two weeks at Highlands Reserve in Davenport – near to Disney
- Based on a group of 4 adults and 4 children
- Gold insured SUV or minivan from Alamo included
- Book with a deposit of £100 each. ATOL.
Todays price from... £1075
per person
All special offers are subject to availability. Blackout dates apply. Prices based on maximum occupancy.
July 2019 Florida Flights to Orlando International
July 2019 Florida Holidays – Fly Virgin to Highlands Reserve
July 2019 Florida holiday prices from £1075pp
Planning a trip to Florida in July 2019? If you can depart before the 11th, you can make a big saving on your July 2019 Florida holiday. Virgin have a great value Orlando fare that runs for the first part of the month.
This July 2019 Florida holiday is based on a party of 4 adults and 4 children. It includes direct Virgin flights to Orlando from Gatwick or Manchester departing any day up to 11th July 2019. The accommodation is a comfortable villa at Highlands Reserve. We also include vehicle hire with full insurance.
If you have other requirements let us know and we'll prepare a bespoke quote. We can build any July 2019 Florida holiday package to suit you.
Fly Virgin on your Florida holiday July 2019
Your Florida holiday July 2019 includes direct Virgin flights to Orlando from Gatwick or Manchester. If you'd rather leave from your local airport (Aberdeen, Inverness, Belfast, Newquay, Glasgow or Edinburgh) we can arrange a connecting flight for a supplement. Your luggage will go straight through to Orlando.
Virgin will ensure your July 2019 Orlando holiday gets off to a great start:
- Online check-in and seat selection help cut queues at the airport.
- Virgin offer a decent baggage allowance per person. Bag drops at the airport are well-staffed and efficient.
- In-flight meals and drinks are included. Children can pick from a special kid's menu.
- Every seatback has an entertainment screen with a great selection of movies, shows and games.
- Children will receive a KiD backpack of goodies to help keep them entertained on the flight.
- Virgin are a family-friendly airline. Read more about flying with children on the Virgin website.
Stay for two weeks at Highlands Reserve on your Florida holiday July 2019
This July 2019 Orlando holiday includes a fortnight in a comfortable villa at Highlands Reserve. Every villa will differ slightly, but expect the following facilities as standard:
- Four bedrooms and three bathrooms. Two of the bathrooms are en suite – ideal for two families holidaying together.
- Private pool and spa
- Games room
- Wi-Fi and free local telephone calls
Highlands Reserve is located 35 miles from the airport on Highway 27. It's particularly handy for Disney (7 miles away) and Universal is only a little further (20 miles away). Easy access to Interstate 4 allows you to drive to either the Gulf Coast (Busch Gardens, Tampa, St. Pete's, Clearwater) or the Atlantic Coast (including the Kennedy Space Center).
If Highlands Reserve doesn't appeal, we can book accommodation in many other Florida villa communities. Favourites include Westhaven, Emerald Island, Indian Creek, Solana, Tuscan Hills and Indian Ridge.
We can offer lots of possibilities for your July 2019 Florida holiday. Complete our online enquiry form for a personalised quote by email. Or speak to one of our friendly Florida experts on 01934 319 851.
Vehicle hire on your Florida holiday July 2019
This July 2019 Orlando holiday includes a fully-insured minivan or SUV. You can collect your vehicle from Orlando International. We book Alamo Gold insurance as standard which includes:
- Full cover for four adult drivers
- All airport fees, state/local taxes and surcharges
- Unlimited mileage
- Collision Damage Waiver (CDW)
- Liability Protection (LP) ($1 million liability coverage)
- First tank of fuel – pick up your vehicle full and return it empty
Our holiday includes either one 8-seat minivan or two mid-size SUVs. Let us know which option you prefer – the price is the same. Vehicle hire is economical in Florida and we can deal with other suppliers. So if you have any particular requirements we can make the arrangements. Contact us for a personalised July 2019 Florida holiday quote.
Book your July 2019 Florida holiday with a low deposit
This early July 2019 Florida holiday is available from just £1075 per person. It includes direct Virgin flights to Orlando from Manchester or Gatwick, two weeks in a luxury Highlands Reserve villa and fully-insured vehicle hire. Book now with a deposit of £100 per person and pay the balance 90 days before departure. All of our July 2019 Florida holidays are ATOL protected. Enquire now!
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Cheap July Florida Holidays
Are you looking for a summer Florida holiday but can't afford high street prices? Take a look at our cheap July Florida holiday. Orlando flights, car hire and villa accommodation included - all from £895 per person. Save money without compromising on quality...
Florida holidays 2019
You're not limited to early July if you're looking for a great value Florida holiday. We have offers for every month of the year. If you don't like our suggestions we can provide a personalised quote to meet your exact requirements. Choose your accommodation and departure dates. Fly from your local airport. Book on deposit with ATOL protection.
June 2019 Florida holidays
If July doesn't suit, a June departure date will provide great value. Enjoy summer's best prices with two weeks at Cane Island Resort in Kissimmee. Virgin flights and vehicle hire included. Stay in a comfortable apartment close to Disney World. Our June 2019 Florida holidays are available from just £825 per person. Book with a deposit of £100 each. ATOL protection.
Easter 2019 Florida holidays
If summer doesn't appeal, how about an Easter 2019 Florida holiday? Easter is a popular time to visit Florida so book early for the best choice of accommodation and flight dates. Stay in a luxury villa, hotel or apartment. Fly with Virgin and drive a fully-insured vehicle. Low deposits and ATOL protection. Contact us today for your 2019 Florida holiday quote.

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ホテルの世界市場 (2015年~2021年):産業分析、規模、シェア、成長率、動向、予測
Hotels Market - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast 2015 - 2021
|Transparency Market Research
|英文 98 Pages
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|ホテルの世界市場 (2015年~2021年):産業分析、規模、シェア、成長率、動向、予測 Hotels Market - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast 2015 - 2021
|出版日: 2015年07月20日
|ページ情報: 英文 98 Pages
The hotel industry is one of the major sectors in the hospitality sector. Hotel facilities vary in function, size, and cost. The facilities provided by hotels include swimming pool, childcare, conference facilities, business centers, and social function services, among others. The booming travel and tourism industry is one of the major factors boosting the growth of the hotel industry. Apart from this, aggressive branding strategies adopted by the major players are also expected to drive the growth of the hotels market. Hotels are classified based on services they offer into: 1 Star, 2 Star, 3 Star, 4 Star, 5 Star, and unrated. The one star hotels include tourist hotels; two star hotels include standard hotels; 3 star hotels include comfort hotels; 4 star hotels include first class hotels; and 5 star hotels include luxury hotels.
The report has been segmented by type and region, and highlights the current market trends and provides forecast for the period from 2015 to 2021. We have also covered the current market scenario for hotels and highlighted the future trends that are likely to have an impact on the demand for hotels. The report lists a number of hotels located across major countries in each of the regions. The report also analyzes the macroeconomic factors influencing and inhibiting the growth of the global hotels market.
The 3 Star segment held the largest market share in the global hotels market. Increasing domestic tourism coupled with demand for luxurious lifestyle is one of the major factors fueling the demand in the 3 Star hotels segment. However, unrated segment is expected to be fastest growing segment with increasing demand in the budget hotels segment. However, the 5 Star hotels segment also has huge growth potential. Increasing number of business travelers coupled with demand for better service is one of the major factors fueling the demand in this segment.
North America is the largest as well as the fastest growing market for hotels globally. The U.S. held the largest market share in North America hotels market. The U.S. has largest number of budget hotels globally. Moreover, booming travel and tourism industry is also expected to have positive impact on the hotels market. In addition, the major players offering segmented offerings is also driving the hotels market in the U.S. India, China, Singapore and South Korea among others are some of the major markets for hotels in Asia Pacific. Singapore with increasing number of business travelers is the fastest growing market in the Asia Pacific region. The 4 Star segment held the largest market share in Singapore hotels market. In addition, Brazil, Saudi Arabia and UAE are some of the major markets fueling the demand for hotels in rest of the world.
The report also provides an understanding of the value (USD billion) of the hotels market. The study also provides forecast from 2015-2021 and highlights current and future market trends. The report also provides an understanding of brand shares in hotels market across various countries covered in the scope of research.
By Geography, the market has been segmented into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and rest of the world. The countries included in the North America region are U.S., Canada and rest of North America. Europe includes the U.K., Germany, France and rest of Europe. India, China, South Korea and Singapore are some of the major countries covered within the scope of Asia Pacific. Rest of the world region includes Brazil, UAE and Saudi Arabia among others.
The report also provides number of hotels present across each of the countries across segments. The key players operating in global hotels market are Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc., Marriott International Inc., InterContinental Hotels Group Plc, Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide, Inc., Accor Group, Indian Hotels Co Ltd., ITC Ltd., Jumeirah International LLC, Atlantis The Palm Limited, and Four Seasons Holdings Inc. among others.


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1988 Concession Tioga Truck
12/6/2011 (Orlando, Florida) - Run your own business full time or make extra money part time. Mobile Concession RV with sliding serving window with screen. Uses land electric or has its own generator for electric. Comes with 3-compartment sink and hand washing sink, also has fresh and grey water tanks. Has prep table and refrigerator/freezer. This mobile concession truck has been licensed and inspected through the Dept. of Agriculture. Ready to start WORK today. Has a cold air conditioner. Also has sleeping quarters and bathroom. Great mobile concession truck to sell smoothies, ice cream products and cold items. Call crow at 407-637-7145 or 407-637-6728.
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On October 20, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is scheduled to launch the first major step in integrating the Unique ID, or Aadhaar, with government welfare schemes. The event is supposed to take place in Dudu, a town in Jaipur district in Congress-ruled Rajasthan.
The presence of Congress President Sonia Gandhi also seems to suggest that the United Progressive Alliance will likely use the roll-out of Aadhaar-linked schemes as part of the achievements it will try and sell to voters come re-election time.
Five welfare programmes are due to be linked to Aadhaar immediately: the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), the Gramin Awas Yojana that helps build rural houses for families living below the poverty line, the senior citizens' pension scheme, payments under the Asha Sahyogini programme and the Chief Minister's Scholarships.
Apart from MGNREGA and, possibly, pensions, these are not the sources from which most savings and convenience from Aadhaar are expected, indicating a certain avoidable timidity on part of the government.
The Unique ID has received a great deal of negative publicity and adverse comment, from parliamentary committees to activists concerned about privacy, to those within government who thought it was competition for the National Population Register being carried out by the Census department of the home ministry.
More recently, reports emerged from the various pilot trials of Aadhaar that the biometric machines were having trouble identifying some fingerprints, and that the recognition rate was not up to scratch.
Other central ministries have expressed concern that using wireless technology as part of the Aadhaar backbone will exclude districts without sufficient mobile telecommunications penetration. That the government is nevertheless going ahead to some extent is creditable.
A fortnight ago, the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) announced a set of inter-ministerial committees that would lay out the road map for some uses of Aadhaar. The actual linkage of five welfare schemes to the Unique ID in several districts across the country - in five different states - is the natural next step.
The government must, in effect, ignore the criticism and the concern that Aadhaar is "incomplete". Transformative technologies of this kind can only be properly tweaked once they have been rolled out, and are subjected to use by non-experts in the field.
It is also necessary to note that, even if the government can continue to summon the courage to move forward, it does not seem to be doing so on some of the most anticipated and useful applications of Aadhaar. In particular, the PMO carefully avoided mentioning food and fuel subsidies in its discussion of the cash transfer architecture it released recently.
In a more recent speech, the prime minister referred specifically to "non-cash transfers" as another location for Aadhaar-based efficiency. True, the government need not hold Aadhaar hostage to reform of food or fuel subsidy delivery. But the option should be kept open.
These recent statements do not inspire hope. Yet pilot projects showed impressive savings: a cash transfer experiment for cooking gas in Mysore saw a 40 per cent drop in connections; and in Alwar district of Rajasthan, kerosene consumption went down by 80 per cent in another pilot project.
Even as the government evaluates the impact of UID on the field, these savings - so crucial when it comes to controlling the subsidy bill - should not be ignored. Food and fuel subsidies must be part of the Aadhaar cash transfer architecture.


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Mount Mercy University competes in the Heart of America Athletic Conference and the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). The NAIA, which offers 25 championships in 13 sports, has 50,000 student-athletes participating at nearly 300 member colleges and universities throughout the United States and Canada.
The NAIA Champions of Character program is an educational outreach initiative which emphasizes the tenets of character and integrity, not only for NAIA college students, but for younger students, coaches and parents in our communities. We all have a role in developing students of character, and the NAIA Champions of Character program offers training, guidelines and behavior models to create positive environments that promote personal growth and fun sport activity.


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The primary election is August 1oth 2010 and US Senate candidates from Colorado had a chance to share their knowledge, listen, learn, discuss, offer inputs and share with voters and audience their concerns over our economy, jobs and trade issues. The Coalition for a prosperous America and other locals sponsored the event.
The Coalition for Prosperous America is a non‑profit organization representing the interests of 2.7 million households through farm, ranch, manufacturing and labor membership. "we cannot create achieve full employment and economic growth without fixing the trade deficit," said Michael Stumo, CEO of CPA.
There will be more information to be added as video and audio files get loaded for publication. This is all grassroots so not as fast as CNN or Fox but as close in timing for voters are passionate about this year elections and very focused on the well being of their Country and the state of Colorado. Several isues were brought forward such as problems with foreign currency manipulation, our record trade deficit, foreign value added taxes that act as tariffs on U.S. exports and how all this is affecting our ability to produce jobs at home. Another point discussed is the fact that trade country rivals do not play by the rules and later cause us a double taxation by subsidizing it via imports. More information will be available as more video gets loaded for publication. The forum was non partisan with both Republican and democrats attending to hear their US Senate candidates discuss the issues openly. Democrat Andrew Romanoff spoke eloquently and is putting up a strong challenge towards Michael Bennett, the incumbent appointed to take interior secretary Ken Salazar's Senate seat. Republican Ken Buck suggested that we need to get our house in order. We have to stay competitive, discuss the issues, take action, continue to strive and come up with answers. The Washington DC establishment backed candidates Michael Bennet and Jane Norton were a no show. Another interesting question in the afternoon session was, Why do we continue to call our trade "free trade" when in reality we have managed trade by the World Trade Organization (WTO) and Are we a Nation being conquered by a keyword? US senate candidate (D) Romanoff replied, Good question, this is something we must discuss and this forum is one way where with the dialogue we could all learn something.
Informative US Senate Candidates Trade and Jobs Forum 2010
July 22, 2010
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The primary election is August 1oth 2010 and US Senate candidates from Colorado had a chance to share their knowledge, listen, learn, discuss, offer inputs and share with voters and audience their concerns over our economy, jobs and trade issues. The Coalition for a prosperous America and other locals sponsored the event.
Trade Meeting July 20, 2010- Stargazer Theater Colorado Springs, CO
July 12, 2010
Uncategorized China manipulates currency to achieve superior trade over United States, Fair Trade, Free Trade, Free Trade tool to globalize our sovereign laws takin away our rights, Gatt, Managed Trade not free since currently managed by WTO, NAFTA, New Trade, New Trade Theory, Protectionism, Trade and Currency, trade policy and liberty in jeopardy, WTO (world Trade Oorganization) Leave a comment
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The Coalition for a Prosperous America (CPA) is pleased to present:
The Colorado Senate Candidate Forum
Register now!
Candidates for the Senate seat in Colorado will appear at the Stargazers Theater in Colorado Springs, CO.
Business and community leaders and voters will learn how they can be part of the solution to fix Colorado's and America's economy, and will be able to ask their legislators to be accountable on trade and economic issues.
When: July 20, 2010
Where: Stargazers Theater, Colorado Springs, CO
Cost: $10 for lunch
Consider yourself a Christian? Then Take Action to Save Our Nation
July 8, 2010
Uncategorized 1oth Amendment state's rights, A call to action to US citizens Nationwide, abuse of political power, action to care for our communities, American men help fight for the well-being of your women and children, Are you really a Christian? then help protect our Nation, Citizen participation in the political process, Colorado State elections, Constitutional crisis, deceitful use of immigration laws to dismantle Nation states, elections 2010, Federal government abuse of immigration law and states rights to protect themselves, Grass roots citizen participation to save our Nation, Inimical interests taking over America, Obama citizen of Kenya not the United States as our Constitution requires., Obamas birth certificate finally found, Political action to save our economy, US Politics, Vote, world events affecting our economy by design 1 Comment
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I can't disable the Bixby button after the Android Pie update. It's extremely intrusive and annoying every time bixby opens up and interrupts your experience. Is there a fix? Is there anything that I can do to remove this?
This is the only thing that would make me consider switching from Android back to iPhone, if there's no fix. I hate Bixby. Please help!
Solved! Go to Solution.
Thank you so much for reaching out to us to address your concerns. We would suggest changing the way bixby opens to needing to be pressed twice to avoid accidental touches while navigating your volume up or down features.
I completely understand your frustration. You have the option to change it from pressing the Bixby button once to active to having to press it twice to activate Bixby.
It would be nice if you explained how to do that. 99% of people hate Bixby.
Give these steps a try: Go to the Bixby app by pressing the button> tap on the 3 dots in the top right corner> Go to settings> scroll to the Bixby key> and tap on the choice for twice
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It would be nice if the button wasn't right next to the volume button. I can't even try to turn down my volume with out bixby starting up and interupiting what everI was doing cause I click fast. Or let us disable the button again please. Seriously the two click addition isnt even that helpful. I like bixby I just find the button placement annoying. Bixby home is nice but im trying to turn down my music not stop the music flow or get in the way of my games. I liked it back on 8 when i could straight up disable the button.
Thank you so much for reaching out to us to address your concerns. We would suggest changing the way bixby opens to needing to be pressed twice to avoid accidental touches while navigating your volume up or down features.
This is NOT a solution. Samsung must revert to allowing a total defeat of the button. It is very poorly placed for both holding by hand, and for attempting to use with a holder. In fact, I was unable to use my phone as a navigation device on my motorcycle due to the holder needing to grip exactly where the button is. This is a major reason I have a Smartphone, and this is unacceptable.
I have absolutly no use for Bixby. With as hard as Samsung is at pushing it, I suspect it is a front for even more personal data collection. If I am going to use an assistant, I will use the superior Google solution....this is very rare.
I join others in saying that this will be my last Samsung phone. Samsung has gone downhill significatly in user experience. I want full control over my phone, and I want Android updates as they come out. I have a Samsung tablet that they refuse to support with Android updates. It got one update though its life and now is so behind that it is useless and may as well be thrown away.
This is not a solution, it is a band-aid, I don't want Bixby Home or the stupid button and by the looks of this thread I'm not alone. Give us the ability to turn this junk off, why would you ignore your customers? Does anyone IMPORTANT even read these posts? I used to love Samsung, but if your going to force your dumb ideas on me when this could be fixed with a simple update... then Samsung will not be in my future. Don't write and tell me to set it on double click, it already is and I still want it disabled. It is unsuccessful, give up and work on something useful or at the very least let us turn this junk off. Btw, Siri is junk too, so why you wish to copy them is beyond me.
Thos is utter nonsense. We are now being held hostage to this ill conceived button. If this is not resolved soon my next phone will not be a Samsung. A few of my siblings have recently changed from Samsung phones to a different brand because of this and I am getting ready to jump, all because of this little button and it's ridiculous program that won't leave me alone!
This is not a solution. Double clicking is not the same as disabling. Nor is it just as good. It is at best "the best you can do". Which is not much better than nothing.


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UK portal for learning disability news, policy, articles, links, and discussion. Information about Paradigm's courses and conferences.
A special needs resource covering medical issues, education, treatments and therapies and other information to those with a disability, their family and carers. Includes a list of support networks.
Tips on accessible travel, factsheets on specific disabilities, information on the ADA, and disability news.
A resource for anyone interested in Deaf Art, particularly the category defined by Deaf View/Image Art (De'VIA).
A resource that exclusively features performing artists, musicians and comedians, all of whom have a disability.
Encourages and enables persons with disabilities to have full access to arts programs and facilities and participate fully in the cultural and artistic life of Raleigh.
A collective of artists and performers who identify as being disabled or having a disability.
An art center and gallery for adults with developmental disabilities in Claremont, California. Produces art in painting, drawing, printmaking, ceramics, collage, assemblage, art books and creative writing.
An arts group for adults with autism, asperger's or mental illness. Provide free art classes, Alabama based.
Positive downloadable images of people with disabilities in everyday-life situations and inclusive settings.
Non-profit, fine arts facility for developmentally-disabled adults with autism, and Down syndrome. Offers creative-arts therapy and focused music, art, and dance programs.
Contemporary and abstract art by blind artist, created from the mind's eye in Oil and watercolor.
A gifted contemporary naïve artist who was born with Down Syndrome. Michael paints watercolors, acrylics and oil paintings.
Blind Actor speaker musician artist performer entertains audiences with motivational speaking, acting, music, and his guide dog Jake.
A disabled visual artist who employs non-art materials and unusual presentations to confront life's ironies, and absurdities, particularly in their relationship to the physical limitations imposed by disability.
A gallery of landscape oil paintings by a Quadriplegic Artist who paints with a brush held in his mouth.
A site for those with fibromyalgia, chronic myofascial pain, chronic fatigue and overlapping conditions to showcase their art.
Christian singer born without any arms. Site has bios and mp3 downloads.
Dealing with Schizophrenia and my faith through poetry, drawing, photography, and design.
A mouth stick painter injured in 1983 in a car accident now paralyzed from the neck down. Details of his painting and digital photography and how to purchase. Requires flash.
A quadriplegic wheelchair user from California offering details of his surrealist paintings with examples and how to purchase.
Highlighting the paintings and art work of a Massachusetts artist that injured his spinal cord during a surfing accident.
Dance choreography based upon the world's sign languages, by Mona Jean Cedar. Explains the process and offers video clips.
A modern dance company that challenges traditional gender portrayals in mature, choreographically complex works that celebrate technique and physicality. Georgia based.
Information on square dancing and square dance clubs for people with disabilities (mostly developmental disabilities, but some wheelchair groups).
To encourage the evolution performance of dance and to cultivate a "common ground" that allows all individuals to develop creatively, regardless of abilities or disabilities.
The mission of ADF is to brings the joys and benefits of partner dancing to people with disabilities.
An arts-based training and employment placement program for persons with developmental disabilities sixteen years and older in the Washington, DC, metropolitan area.
A non-profit visual arts center, located in Oakland, California, providing art programs, educational and independent living training, counseling and vocational opportunities for disabled adults. Includes exhibition details.
Offers art making opportunities, education and employment to people with developmental disabilities, practicing artists, and volunteers. Funded through the Ohio Arts Council and The Athens County Board of MR/DD.


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One of The Weiner's favorite developers, 5th Cell, is apparently announcing something cool on Friday. The announcement will be an IGN exclusive for the five minutes before it hits the interwebs, but there is currently no stated time for the big reveal. 5th Cell aren't saying any more than that the new project is "innovative, engaging and completely unique". That rules out Drawn To Life: Monty Python Edition or Hurley's Quest. More on this one as we get it.
Way to go, 5th Cell! December 1, 2008
Tale of DesperNo November 25, 2008
Edit: Tale of Desperaux, an apparent movie tie-in, has been cancelled by the developer. No word on why, but it looks like your desperauxtion shall go unanswered.
KOTOR MMORPG Combat To Be A Graceful Dance November 10, 2008
At least according to BioWare, anyway. The team is looking for versimilitude with the movie, including the detailed, almost choreographed combat sequences. In an interview with videogaming247, BioWare co-founder Greg Zeschuk described classic Star Wars fights as ". . . elegant; it's big, powerful moves and lightning bolts flashing, but in a way that makes sense visually and aesthetically."
Some sites, notably Kotaku and Destructoid, are skeptical. They note, and rightly so, that one of the weaknesses of the prequels was the overly-rehearsed lightsaber duels at the expense of thing like, say, dialogue. I, for one, doubt that BioWare is ever going to skimp in the writing department. I suspect the combat will be similar to the pause-and-play back-and-forth of the original KOTOR, with some modern flourished befitting the five-plus years since that game's release. We'll know more in the weeks and months to come.
Chrono Trigger Going To Have New Content After All
It seems like Square is starting to understand that even their remake-happy fans aren't going to buy a straight port of a decade-old game.
Siliconera is reporting that Chrono Trigger DS will have yet another ending, this one a DS exclusive. There will also be at least one new dungeon and a monster arena. This goes against previous information that Square wasn't adding value to their upcoming $39.99 title.
Chrono Trigger DS will be released in the US on November 22.
Preview: The New XBox Live Experience November 4, 2008
Are you experienced? As Jimi rock and rolls in his grave, Microsoft prepares to roll out their "New XBox Live Experience" on November 19th. First announced and shown at E3, the NXLE is essentially a giant Dashboard update, which means that ready or not, it is coming to your system in two weeks. In response to a "can I keep my old system?" FAQ, Microsoft replies, in near-Orwellian fashion:
"Why would you want to? The New Xbox Experience is the same experience you had before and so much more! As a matter fact, the blades that people have come to know and love are integrated directly in to the guide button so that every aspect of the Xbox experience is always only one button click away. The new Xbox experience is built with community as its foundation and requires everyone to upgrade."
Microsoft is touting NXLE as the "ultimate social entertainment experience". Apparently concerts, clubs, coffeeshops, and the like are done for good. But enough of slagging on the change for change's sake. What's new?
First up, move over Miis. Avatars are here. Immediately after downloading the new interface you will be asked to create an avatar, which will take the place of your gamerpic and will be used in games ranging from Scene It! to . . . Scene It! 2.
Next comes Themes 2.0. This PS3 Home-esque feature gives you your own little piece of virtual real estate. Each graphic you see in a theme ties into the overall effect, and there are rumors of purchaseable theme items for that "special touch". People with friends can invite them into the Friends Channel to host an avatar party, complete with dressup dolls and pudgy unicorns. Ok, I made that last part up. Still love your Penny Arcade blades theme? Microsoft assures us that we won't lose our old gamerpics and themes, but as of this writing, they "haven't given out specifics about how your Gamerpics and Themes will be used when the update launches".
One of the biggest new features, both in terms of impact and hard disk space, is the new Netflix on Demand feature. If this works like the PC version, XBox Live users will be able to watch any of thousands of movies on their large shiny TVs without having to wait for a disc to arrive in the mail. This feature requires membership in the Netflix unlimited subscription plan and, I'd imagine, sufficient hard disk space to store the data. This should become interesting to Comcast subscribers, who have a shiny new bandwidth cap.
Where does this leave "Arcade" and "Core System" users? Microsoft states that "to download the update, Xbox LIVE members will need to have at least 128MB of memory available. However, we recommend having a hard drive for the best experience." Right. So upgrade now, folks, lest ye be judged.
All in all, I think that some of these changes are decent. The streamlined interface will be nice after the learning curve, and avatars look fun, if useless. The big draw is really Netflix, and we won't know how well that actually works after launch. Here's hoping they can keep the system up longer than Sony has of late with Little Big Planet.
Beatles Rock Band Compatibility is Questionable November 3, 2008
Curiouser and curiouser. More details keep leaking out in the wake of last week's announcement. Today's snippet comes from Joystiq, who reports that MTV Games won the Beatles video game licensing duel because they showed "more flexibility" than Guitar Hero publisher Activision Blizzard. By "flexibility", they mean "willingness to not brand the game as 'Rock Band' or 'Guitar Hero'. Apparently the Beatles are still worried about name recognition.
Beatles Announcement a Bust? October 30, 2008
It looks like yesterday's OMGs may have been a bit premature. Yes, there will be a Beatles music game. Yes, it will use Rock Band instruments. But it is NOT a Rock Band expansion pack ala' Guitar Hero: Aerosmith. It is also at least a year away.
You can check out the full text of the press release over at Kotaku.


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Eve had her elementary school graduation today and now it's official — we have two middle schoolers in the house!
Looking at Facebook just now and seeing all the pictures parents took of their kids, and their kids friends, and all the flowers and smiles, I'm feeling a little lame about our graduation efforts. However, Eve isn't making it easy. She has been surly and grumpy and pulling away from people for awhile now, and it just occurred to me while I watched her at graduation, that I think she has a lot more feelings about leaving DBS then she's letting on. I think maybe it's a little bit of denial at work. Also, she hasn't been feeling well all week. She has been super tired, she's dealing with poison ivy on her feet and a sunburn on her face, and she has the sniffles. I think she's ready for a break. Maybe I'll get a smiling picture when she starts middle school. For now, I got this.
I hope Eve finds herself again this summer so she can start middle school with a more positive attitude.
I got a little teary-eyed during the ceremony today. I'm going to miss this class. They aren't perfect, but they sure are awesome! I've known so many of them since kindergarten (even some from preschool!). We have been around for birthday parties and playdates and sleepovers. They are a small, tight-knit group, and I think it's going to be hard for them to be so separated next year. It's going to be hard for me too… but this post isn't about me. It was wonderful that for so many of them I was able to say "see ya later" instead of "good-bye" because I know I'll see them around.
For now, while others are having parties, we are celebrating with books and blogs and Minecraft. Lame, maybe, but it works for us. :)


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Tom kha gai, gai dom kha or tom khaa kai is Thai chicken coconut soup. Primarily sour, the tang is balanced by the sweetness of the coconut cream and the saltiness of fish sauce. According to She Simmers, the name of the dish translates to chicken (gai) cooked (tom) with galangal (kha).
But Thai chicken coconut soup is more than the literal translation of the name of the dish. While chicken and galangal are integral components of the soup, so are coconut cream, lime juice, fish sauce, lemongrass and kaffir lime leaves.
And, like many soup dishes in Southeast Asia, Thai chicken coconut soup is not meant as a starter but as a main dish eaten with rice. If you're not Southeast Asian and you're not used to the tradition of eating rice and soup together, serve Thai chicken coconut soup as a starter and it's still delicious by itself.
Tom kha gai is traditionally cooked with bone-in chicken. The long simmering draws out the flavors from the chicken bones to create a rich broth. However, chicken fillets AND good-quality chicken broth can be substituted to get the same effect.
A few notes about the ingredients. Galangal is a rhizome that looks like ginger but has smoother skin and a citrusy flavor and aroma. In regions where fresh galangal is not available, minced galangal in jars can be substituted.
Kaffir lime leaves are leaves of the kaffir lime tree. If you can't get them fresh, dried kaffir lime leaves are sold in Asian groceries.
Once you have your ingredients, you can make tom kha gai.
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- 1 tablespoon cooking oil
- 2 to 3 stalks lemongrass (light colored portion only), thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon minced galangal
- kaffir lime leaves (they come in pairs; I used three pairs), lightly pounded
- 8 to 10 boneless chicken thighs (about 800 grams), cut into strips
- fish sauce to taste
- 3 finger chilis sliced
- 6 cups chicken broth preferably home made
- 4 cups coconut cream (use fresh or find substitutes)
- 6 tablespoons (or more) lime juice
- Heat the cooking oil in a pot. Saute the lemongrass, galangal and kaffir time leaves until aromatic.
- Add the chicken strips to the pot. Season with fish sauce. Cook, stirring, until the meat is no longer pink.
- Add the chilies.
- Pour in the chicken broth. Season with more fish sauce if the broth is unsalted.
- Cover the pot and simmer the soup for 20 minutes.
- Pour in the coconut cream. Bring to a simmer once more (allowing to reach boiling point will make the coconut cream curdle).
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WORLD PREMIERE of He Brought Her Heart Back in a Box
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The Polonsky Shakespeare Center presents the WORLD PREMIERE of He Brought Her Heart Back in a Box from January 18 to February 11, 2018, in Fort Greene.
Set in Georgia and New York City in 1941, this new work by one of America's greatest living dramatists is a heartbreaking and nail-biting memory tale of segregation, theatrical yearning, and doomed love. The action, driven by lyrical parallel monologues and a chilling tour through a storeroom of charged images, braids together the indignities of Jim Crow, rising Nazism, sexual hypocrisy, Christopher Marlowe, and the lingering shadow of a terrible crime.
Adrienne Kennedy, the doyenne of African-American drama, is also one of America's most celebrated dramatic innovators. The world premiere of her first new play in nine years is directed by Evan Yionoulis.
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Theatre for a New Audience is also at a turning point in its history: In October 2013, it opened its first home after over thirty years of itinerancy, a 299-seat theatre in the Brooklyn Cultural District that is the first theatre built in New York City for Shakespeare and classic drama since the Vivian Beaumont at Lincoln Center in the 1960s. Thanks to a generous gift from The Polonsky Foundation, we have named our home Polonsky Shakespeare Center. Of a three phase Capital Campaign goal of $69.1 million, the Theatre has raised $66.9 million to date.


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How do I fix these sleep issues?
As of late, my HP M401n has been having issues in sleep mode. When the printer goes to sleep for an extended amount of time, it has a tendency to stay in sleep mode and requires a power cycle to get it out of this mode. Since I hook much printer up over USB, I also know it shows up as offline in this state and it does not wake up despite being a wake event. This can usually be caught because the printer doesn't turn off within 8 hours on its own in this state. Along with these 2 issues the fastest way to determine if this is the problem is pressing one of the buttons on the control panel.
Even if I press a button on the control panel I usually can't get the printer out of this state without power cycling it. Once it gets to this point, there's not much I can do to kick it out and get it back online.
At one point I also had Tray 1 sensor issues and similar sleep issue, but this was corrected with new firmware along with the bad tray 1 sensor. The sleep issue managed to stay back for a while, but it has come back again.
Since the firmware on the printer is is up to date (20171205/built on 12/15/17), this issue is being caused by something else or something HP COULD fix in firmware but clearly does not care about. I think the firmware is set to allow downgrades so that may be an option since I archived the 2016022 firmware file (I like to keep one previous firmware revision on hand in case I ever need to downgrade), but that has unpatched security issues on network installations. It appears to have been known about since the 2015 Smart Install firmware, but has never been reliably fixed with new firmware.
This issue is getting tiring and I need a practical solution. If it can't be reliably fixed or it's an expensive issue to fix I'm seriously considering buying a new printer at this point. I have also checked 2ndary service and did not find any error codes to work with so it's an open ended problem to try and fix.
I have tried setting the sleep delay to 5 minutes in the 2ndary service menu to 5 minutes (default is 1 minute). No dice; still doing it.
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This is mostly for @jayeff.
I left the printer on for 12 hours with a new wake event and Auto power off disabled and it came back on without any issues pressing the power button.
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4-H offers three science, engineering projects
CSU 4-H Extension Agent
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Glenwood Springs, CO Colorado
RIFLE, Colorado – Three emerging 4-H projects have been designed to meet the Colorado 4-H goal of reaching and teaching 1 million youth in science, technology, engineering and math by 2013. Those include lightning photography, the power of wind and exploring the environment.
In the pilot Lightning Photography project, 4-H members learn lightning safety, the science and physics of lightning and the different results from using film photography versus digital photography.
Students from across the state will be invited to submit their best lightning photographs for display at the Colorado State Fair and the Denver Museum of Nature and Science.
The Power of Wind class involves young people in the engineering design process as they learn about wind and its uses. Students work in a team to design, create, build and test a wind-powered device that must solve a problem. The project also requires the designers to balance options and requirements.
Utilizing life skills such as teamwork, learning from others, planning, organizing and following through on a project, participants are guided to make adjustments and retest until the machine or vehicle solves the original problem.
They learn about transfer of energy and using machines to simplify tasks. Some activities ask students to use their research and analytical skills to examine national, state and local issues related to wind power.
The Exploring Your Environment project focuses on global issues such as how clean (or dirty) the air is and how to turn waste into something valuable. It also addresses the impact of food production on the environment and how consumer choices can affect food and fiber practices.
Using the scientific method of discovery, 4-H members participate in several activities, such as what plants need, how the elements of life interact, where organisms fit in the food chain, how to measure weather, construction of a compost pile and how to clean an oil spill.
For information about joining 4-H to participate in these projects, contact the Garfield County Extension Office at 625-3969 or visit http://www.extension.colostate.edu/garfieldcounty/. 4-H is a cooperative effort between CSU Extension and Garfield County.
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The final four: Glenwood Springs police chief candidates talk policing philosophies at community meet and greet
Thirty-six candidates applied for the Glenwood Springs chief of police position. None of the candidates were from within the Glenwood Springs Police Department.


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After waiting for 34 years, I have finally bought my first motorcycle. Had it 3 years, and Mother Nature freak of a horizontal dirt devil blew me off the road at 60 mph. Bike totaled, spending 4 ... more
Personal motto: Ride to Ride another day,
Bikes owned & ride: used to have 2011 Triumph Speedmaster until Mother Nature said otherwise
Now own a 2013 Triumph Thunderbird LT. Love it. Not much handling difference between the 2 even though the "Bird" weighs 250 lbs more than the Speedmaster.
Occupation: pharmacist
Interest and hobbies: Other than cruising around, playing racquetball and watching our 2 dachshunds sniffing out critters.
Also believe highly in the 2nd amendment, what my dogs won't scare away will have to deal with my other friends, Smith & Wesson, Mr. Glock, etc.. If more people carried, then there would be less crime.
I would like to meet: no one in particular. I believe everyone needs some sort of privacy and if it happens that I run across someone famous, I'm not going to go out of my way to try to contact them.
Best attribute: Best and worst may be the same deciding which side of the fence you sit, I don't tolerate smoking of any type next to me or alcohol while riding or abuse of it.
Worst attribute: I'm pretty hard of hearing even with hearing aides on
Favorite bands and musicians: 60-90's rock, some alternative,
Wanted Dead or Alive by Bon Jovi, Rolling Stones
(hope I'm still riding like they are touring, albeit a bit slower, but still rockin on when I'm 65), Eagles, Neil Young, Fleetwood Mac, Bob Seger, Rod Stewart to name a few
Favorite movies: Men in Black series, Star Wars, Lord of the Rings,
Fast and Furious Series, any good drama mystery action movie
Most important - a movie named "Crash" about being a snob toward others when that person in turn could be the one who saves your life
Favorite TV shows: Jay Leno, Comedy Central, Gotham, Timeless, Blindspot, The Blacklist, Scorpion, Sons of Anarchy, The Voice, The Last Ship, Graceland
Favorite blogs and websites: this is the only blog I follow, other websites: anything to do with my hobbies and interests
Favorite places: The autobahn in Germany, skiing in Swizterland and Austria, Boise, ID,
Favorite artists: Fleetwood Mac, Bob Seger, Neil Young, Eagles, just to name a few
Favorite stuff: all humorous stuff
Scary stuff: Not being able to ride. The government
My Pets: Booger and Beka, the weiner hounds, "everyone should walk their weiner(s)".
Status: Married to my first love for 33 years as of 2016
Looking for: Friends, Networking, Activity partners, Just looking around
Religion: other, believe there is a higher power. Rather hypocritical that a fair number of wars have been fought over religious beliefs.
Ethnicity: human
Body Type: Athletic sort of, very slim tall build
Zodiac sign: Leo
Education: smart enough to know better, thanks to Mom and Dad's sacrifice in sending me to college
Income: never enough


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Hey guys, I'm married in Starry Fantasy Online! What a romantic wedding party in this game. I'm just try the marriage system and it's really interesting.
FB Fan Page: https://www.facebook.com/StarryFantasyEN/
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You have a rope that will reach around the earth (+/- 40,000 km). If you put sticks of 1 meter high around the world and lay the rope on these sticks, how much longer will the rope need to be?
You have three stoves: a gas stove, a wood stove, and a coal stove, but only one match. Which should you light first?
You hear it speak, for it has a hard tongue. But it cannot breathe, for it has not a lung. What is it?
You must keep this thing, its loss will affect your brothers. For once yours is lost, it will soon be lost by others.
You pick it You peel the outside You cook the inside You eat the outside And throw away the inside. What am I?
You throw away the outside and cook the inside. Then you eat the outside and throw away the inside. What are you eating? (speaking of throwing things away, don't miss our Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle tips!)
You walk into a room with a match, a karosene lamp, a candle, and a fireplace. Which do you light first?
You walk into a very unusual clothing store. The owner charges $3 for a tie, $3 for a hat, and $5 for a shirt. How much would a jacket cost?
You want to boil a two-minute egg. If you only have a three-minute timer (hourglass), a four-minute timer and a five-minute timer can you boil the egg for only two minutes?
You will find me with four legs, but no hair. People ride me for hours, but I don't go anywhere. Without needing to be tugged, jerked or turned on I always manage to be ready for work. What am I?
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Board of Directors
The Macaulay Child Development Centre is led by a volunteer Board of Directors comprised of dedicated community and business leaders. Their strategic decision-making and guidance steer the organization and ensure the highest level of service to the children and families we serve.
Board of Directors 2018–2019:
Jane Long (President)
Jane Long is a Lawyer with the Office of the Children's Lawyer. Most of her career has revolved around children and the law. Jane was counsel with the Children's Aid Society of Toronto for 14 years and also worked at Justice for Children and Youth, a Legal Aid clinic for young people. Jane has worked in the Family Policy and Programs Branch of the Ministry of Attorney. She has been on the Macaulay Board for four years and loves the people and the organization.
Kathy Hall (Vice President & Secretary)
Kathy retired from Scotiabank in 2016 after 40 years of service. Her last position was Vice President, Program Management Business Services Centres. Prior to that, she was Vice President, Shared Services Human Resources. During her time with Scotiabank, she was involved in a number of areas including retail sales & service, branch support, audit, project management, integration activities and general management. Kathy has a BA from the University of Toronto.
Kathy believes our children, families and our communities are what make this a great society. She knows that Macaulay is doing important work to help families succeed. As a member of the board, Kathy hopes to make a contribution to the success of Macaulay.
Reema Ibrahim (Treasurer)
Reema is a Partner in KPMG's Risk Consulting practice. She is a chartered professional accountant, with a Masters from the University of Waterloo. Reema was captivated by Macaulay's objectives and focus on children and after hearing about the organization's programs, she chose to join the board and finance committee to offer her expertise in business and accounting. Reema believes that investing in our children today is essential as the experiences we provide a child at a young age shapes who they are and who they will become. That is why she is proud to be part of the Macaulay family.
Audrey Amo
Audrey spent all of her career in education. She started out as a Latin teacher at Weston Collegiate, was a vice-principal and principal at Vaughan Road Academy and spent her last 16 years in education as a senior superintendent in Human Resources with the Board of Education. Currently, Audrey works part-time as a consultant on a wide-range of Human Resource issues.
When Audrey worked for the former City of York school board, she saw first-hand the wonderful work done by Cradleship Crèche, now the Macaulay Child Development Centre. This inspired Audrey to join the Board. She is delighted to work with such a forward-thinking agency and a diverse and talented board of directors.
Eduardo Alzamora
Eduardo has dedicated 20+ years to product management, business strategy and marketing at a variety of organizations. Eduardo graduated with a BSc in occupational Therapy from the University of Toronto, and also has an international MBA from the Schulich School of Business. Eduardo grew up in the Jane and Finch area of Toronto, where he witnessed first-hand the need for the kind of quality programs Macaulay offers children and parents. Eduardo feels privileged to be given the opportunity to join the Macaulay board where he hopes to make meaningful contributions to the continued success of the organization.
Michael Bates
Michael's 40 year career was devoted to improving the well-being of children and families. He worked as Program Supervisor with the Ministry of Community and Social Services (MCSS) and the Ministry of Children and Youth Services (MCYS) with forays to Queen's Park in Policy and Operations positions. Michael's portfolio included negotiating and monitoring Ontario contribution to Toronto's child care system. Michael also implemented programs such as the Early Development Instrument (EDI) and Ontario Early Years Centres. He worked for many years as a child welfare social worker. Now retired, his greatest joy comes from spending time with his wife of almost 50 years, his two children and their spouses and his marvelous grandson.
Karen Brozina-Hawley
Karen is a Clinical Psychologist at Peel Children's Centre. Working in children's mental health over the last ten years, she has had the opportunity to work collaboratively with families, multidisciplinary clinical team s and other community service providers. Together, they support the children and youth along a spectrum of services including brief counselling, intensive outreach, day treatment and residential programs. In addition, Karen is the mother of two energetic young boys who are thriving in the responsive and enriched learning environments offered by Macaulay. Her interest in volunteering for the board of directors comes from both her professional commitment to the well-being of children and families, as well as her own family's appreciation for Macaulay.
Kathy Cunningham
Kathy Cunningham is a Senior Vice President, Finance at Sun Life Financial, and was previously an audit partner at KPMG, where she specialized in financial institutions, including insurance companies and banks. She is a chartered professional accountant, with a BComm (Hons) from Queen's University. Kathy served on KPMG's Board of Directors, was the Assistant Treasurer for A Place to Play, Co-chair for the YWCA Women of Distinction Committee, and past Treasurer at Sheena's Place, a support centre for those affected by eating disorders.
Kathy's step-daughter attended Macaulay's Dovercourt child care centre. Ensuring that our youngest and most vulnerable members of society have a strong start to life is incredibly important and Kathy is proud to be associated with an organization that is focused on helping children succeed.
Linda Hills
Linda is Director of Learning and Leadership Development at the University of Toronto. Previously she was Vice-President, People and Culture at Emergent Assets, Head of Organizational Development and Learning at Capital One Canada and the Executive Director of the Hincks-Dellcrest Gail Appel Institute, where her team delivered learning for practitioners, parents and educators in the field of children's mental health. Linda holds a BComm, Finance, an MA, Adult and Distance Learning and an Advanced Certificate in Human Resources from Queen's University. She formerly served as a board director and treasurer for the Moonhorse Dance Theatre and as a board director for the Canadian Positive Psychology Association. Linda's time spent helping kids with mental health concerns left an indelible desire to ensure that every child gets the best start in life.
Maximiliano Iglesias
Max graduated from the Buenos Aires Institute of Technology (Electrical Engineering) and the Richard Ivey School of Business (Masters in Business Administration). Throughout his career, Max held roles in engineering, operations, planning, finance, marketing and strategy. He currently works for Johnson & Johnson as Group Manager Health Economics and Market Access. In this role, Max leverages clinical and economic evidence to advocate for improved patient access to innovation and outcomes.
Max is originally from Argentina and moved to Canada in 2002 with his wife Erica. In December 2010, they were blessed with a wonderful daughter, Sofia. In January 2014, Leonardo was born to complete the family.
Sheila Legon
Sheila worked with CIBC for over 27 years. As Senior Director, Organization Development & Change Management, she provided "hands on" consultation and support to strategic and business planning, organization development, team effectiveness and change management. A graduate of the Queen's University School of Nursing and Toronto's Nightingale School of Nursing, she has an M.Ed from OISE, University of Toronto. Sheila worked as a District Public Health Nurse in Scarborough at a time when nurses routinely worked out in the communities in various ways. Sheila also served for 6 years on the board of Kinark Child and Family Services, an Ontario children's mental health organization. Because of this experience, and Sheila's commitment to ensuring children have every opportunity to live a meaningful life, serving on the Macaulay Board is a natural fit.
Andy Macaulay
Andy Macaulay is the Managing Partner for Rethink Communications in Toronto. Rethink is one of Canada's foremost brand communications providers. Prior to Rethink, Andy spent 30 years creating, building and ultimately selling two advertising agencies, both of which were recognized internationally for creative excellence. Roche Macaulay & Partners was an International Agency of the Year (Advertising Age), while zig won four times at the prestigious Cannes Advertising Festival.
In addition to serving on the Macaulay Board, where he chairs the Resource Development Committee, Andy is on the Board at Evergreen and he chairs the Marketing Committee. Andy has a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from Wilfred Laurier. He currently lives in Toronto with his wife, Anne Sutherland, their golden retriever, Finn and their son, Garrett.
Ana Perri
Ana Perri is a Director of Business Development Communications with CIBC Mellon. Working in the financial services industry, she has been exposed to various aspects of marketing and communications to meet the objectives of both internal and external initiatives. Ana graduated with a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Communications and Sociology from York University, holds a diploma in Creative Advertising from Seneca@York, and Project Management certification from University of Toronto.
Ana is a mother dedicated to ensuring every child, especially those with different abilities, reach their fullest potential. As a member of the Macaulay board, she hopes to make a positive contribution to support the continued success of Macaulay programs across many communities in Toronto.
Michel Picard
Michel is a partner in KPMG's Accounting Advisory Services practice. He is a CPA, CA, with a Bachelors of Accounting from the University of Quebec in Montreal. Michel over 35 years of audit and advisory experience, including 24 years of experience in the Middle East, Africa, western and eastern Europe. Michel serves as the treasurer at the Canadian Foundation for Infectious Diseases and served previously as a board member at Youthlink, an organization dedicated to providing youth with guidance, support and opportunities for a positive future. Michel, along with his wife and their two children, travelled to Kenya with Free the Children to help build a school for children in need. Michel believes that it is important for everyone to participate in raising and supporting youth in the community.
Anne Marie Predko
Anne Marie is a private consultant and mediator with prior executive experience in provincial public service. She has expertise in family law and policy, project management and organizational change. Anne Marie has an undergraduate degree from the University of Waterloo and an LLB from Osgoode Hall Law School.
As the parent of three adult children, Anne Marie shares Macaulay's passion for excellent family services in the Toronto area. Macaulay's focus on community and child development aligns closely with her aspiration to improve the lives of the vulnerable and have an impact on her community. Her experience with diversity and inclusion has taught her that every person brings their unique contribution to society.
Kathryn Underwood
Kathryn Underwood is an Associate Professor at the School of Early Childhood Studies, Ryerson University. Kathryn's research interests include human rights and education practice particularly with regard to disability rights and inclusive education. Kathryn's research experience includes work in family – school relationships, special education policy, and effective teaching. Recent research has focused on parent engagement and early years services in early intervention, Ontario Early Years centres, Parenting and Family Literacy Centres, and full day kindergarten in Ontario schools. Kathryn joined the board of directors because of her interest in, and support for, high quality community based childcare, early intervention and family support programs.
Karla Wentzel
Karla Wentzel is a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner at the Hospital for Sick Children. She has worked in various roles within the hospital, primarily with the Suspected Child Abuse and Neglect (SCAN) program. Most recently she has contributed to projects aimed at improving health outcomes for children and families who are new to Canada and children in a global context.
Karla joined the Macaulay Board because of its creative work with families and its commitment to foster optimal growth and development for children. Macaulay's mission, vision and work seemed an ideal match for Karla's clinical experience and passion for supporting children to be the best that they can be, especially those who are most vulnerable.


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Various factors affect your insurance premium, and you need to dig deep and understand them in order to be able to save on your insurance premium.
Age and Gender
The younger you are, the higher your premium will be, up to a certain age of course. Drivers under the age of 25 are statistically much more prone into getting into an accident than someone in their 40's. Your gender also matters here; males attract a higher premium as compared to females. This is based on the assumption that women are safer drivers, a thought which is fast changing as the world sees both genders as equal.
Marital status
A married person tends to be more dependable and drive in a more sedate manner than a youngster, or even an unmarried person of the same age group. Hence insurance companies charge a higher premium for single people.
Credit rating
Like with most financial institutions, auto insurance companies want to ensure their Customers' have good credit.
Driving violations
Everything from an accident, to a DUI, to a simple speeding ticket goes on your record for up to five years! When you apply for a new policy, the insurance company will dig out your driving history and your past accident claims, and if you have a less than perfect driving history, your premium will spike up.
Occupation, Education
Statistically someone who uses their motor vehicle to travel from one place to another for business is far more prone to make a claim than someone who just travels to work and home. A person who has completed college, will be more likely to drive safe than someone who has not completed high school.
Driving experience
Someone who has been driving for a decade or so, will be a much safer bet for the insurance company than someone who has been driving for just a year.
Vehicle brand and model
A cheap car's insurance premium is considerably lower than that of a massive SUV, or a zippy sports car.
The street you live on and the town in which that street lies in also affect your premium. A person living in the country side will pay much less than someone who lives in the city. Some neighborhoods are known for high rates of motor vehicle theft, and if you reside in such a neighborhood your premium is likely to soar.
Your current auto insurance policy
The validity and extent of cover of your current auto insurance policy, also plays a role. If you don't have valid insurance, the premium on your new policy will be higher.
Multiple cars
A person, who has 3 motor vehicles, will use each vehicle much less as compared to someone who has one motor vehicle.
Business use of the vehicle
If the vehicle is being used for business purposes; what kind of usage does it entail? A vehicle being used for business stands to be a higher risk, as its operating hours are longer, and multiple people utilize the vehicle.
Distance driven in a year
The more you drive, the higher the chances of a road accident, and this obviously will attract a higher premium. Many insurance companies also offer discounts to people who drive less than a pre-defined number of miles.
Theft protection
If you have theft protection for your car in the form of an alarm system, you can often get hefty discounts on your premium.


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The path to Ciudad Perdida rises and falls through the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Rising abruptly to an altitude of 5,775m at only 42km inland, it is the highest and most ecologically diverse coastal mountain range in the world.
by: Emma Field
Special to the Star
CIUDAD PERDIDA, COLOMBIA—Daniel, our guide, pointed to a large fanged spider sprawled on his backpack and said, "You'd have 24 hours . . ."
Two days into the trek to Ciudad Perdida (Spanish for "Lost City") and things had taken an ominous turn. The day had started perfectly. I got out of my hammock to a gentle sun and, serenaded by exotic birdsong, dove into a nearby swimming hole surrounded by trees heavy with bromeliads and vines. Breakfast was served and we were ready to hit the trail. That was when Daniel lifted his backpack and spotted the arachnid, which turned out to be a Brazilian wandering spider, one of the most dangerous in the world.
But Ciudad Perdida never claimed to be an adventure for the unfit, soft or squeamish. The journey there is tough. It's dirty. It teems with creepy-crawlies. And it is immensely satisfying. It takes six days to trek to the city and back: 52 kilometres in total. Our route wound through sun-drenched pastures with open views of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta range, penetrated steamy jungle, followed river beds and scaled mountain ridges fringed with towering trees. We passed villages of circular thatched huts where chickens, turkeys and pigs scratched in the dirt and small children peeked shyly at the sweaty strangers. The only other way in is by helicopter, but where is the fun in that?
Tucked away in the world's highest coastal mountain range and known as "Teyuna" by the indigenous people, "Buritaca 200" by archaeologists, and to most other people as "Ciudad Perdida," the site is one of the world's greatest ruined cities. It is thought that Ciudad Perdida was founded by the Tayrona in 800AD, predating its more famous Peruvian cousin, Machu Picchu, by some 650 years. It was abandoned during the Spanish Conquest and rediscovered in 1972, although indigenous tribes claim to have known about it all along.
The trek passes through a region populated by the Kogi, descendants of the Tayrona. The Kogi are a spiritual people who call themselves the Elder Brothers and believe that the future of the world lies in the continued ecological and spiritual balance of their home, the Sierra Nevada: "the heart of the world" as they call it. We passed many Kogi on the path. Their presence was a silent one. Dressed in white, sporting pointed white hats and holding gourds painstakingly shaped with sticks and their saliva, the Kogi prefer to have little contact with the outside world. Most simply stood aside as we puffed our way past.
Alarming as the spider incident was, day three proved the most precarious. Just five minutes from camp we had to scramble across a sheer cliff. People have turned back at this point, scared of toppling into the river below. We scuttled across like crabs, grappling with every limb. That was the hardest part of the hike, Daniel assured us. He had conveniently forgotten to mention the 1,800 vertiginous steps that lead to the city itself.
To get to Ciudad Perdida, we had to cross the Buritaca River eight times in two hours. Our path followed the river bed, winding around, over and under large, spherical boulders at the bottom of a steep valley. At that time of year the river reached no higher than my thighs and the crossings were relatively easy. In rainy season, trekkers carry their bags above their heads and use ropes; being swept away is a real risk.
After the final crossing, invisible to the untrained eye, a narrow opening in the greenery revealed a near-vertical column of slippery, green steps. This is the entrance to Ciudad Perdida. 1,800 treacherous steps separated us from the city. It took one hour to climb those stairs; precipitous and narrow, they were built for people with feet far more delicate than mine.
The final flight of stairs is a wide, shallow sweep of restored stone steps, a relief to shaky legs and shakier nerves. In the lower parts of the city, palm trees grow from ruined walls and partially uncovered terraces lie half forgotten beneath jungle litter. The climax of Ciudad Perdida is a mountain peak cleared of jungle and finely sculpted into rising platforms of stone walls and grass lawns with fantastical views of the tree-smothered slopes of the Sierra Nevada. The greatest beauty of all was that there was hardly a soul there to break the peace.
We got up at 6 a.m. the next day to watch the sun rise over Ciudad Perdida, joining three soldiers from the Colombian army who were standing watch. In September 2003, eight foreign tourists were kidnapped and held for three months by the National Liberation Army (ELN), a left-wing guerrilla group. The area is still patrolled by the Colombian army, which, nowadays, spends more time posing for photographs than guarding against insurgents.
I perched on the edge of an upper terrace (over 200 terraces have been uncovered by archaeologists so far) with the cobbled roads and stone plazas of Ciudad Perdida spread out below. Beautiful as the ruins are, half the appeal is in their jungle canopy location. The sun rose to reveal cloud-haunted mountains rolling as far as the eye could see. Morning birds sounded like nothing I had ever heard in the natural world. For lack of a common reference point we gave them nicknames such as "computer game bird" and "bubble wrap bird."
Once we dragged ourselves away from the city, the return trek was easier, despite the coral snake that wound its way into our camp two days later. For me, the Lost City trek was about more than visiting Ciudad Perdida. It was about experiencing the jungle in all its loathesomeness (creepy-crawlies) and delights (swimming holes). It was about successfully sweating my way up steep inclines and wading, Indiana Jones-style, through rivers. And yes, it was in no small way about being able to say: "I've been there."
Emma Field is a freelance writer based in London, England.
ARRIVING: Treks leave from Santa Marta, on Columbia's north coast. You can fly to Santa Marta from Bogota in 1 hour 25 minutes or travel by public bus, which takes 15 to 24 hours. Flying is recommended.
BOOKING: It's not possible to trek to Ciudad Perdida by yourself. Dare to attempt it alone and not only will you be breaking the law but you will get lost so join a group with an authorized guide. A handful of licensed companies organize treks. I travelled with Turcol Tourismo Colombiano ( www.buritaca2000.com), based in Santa Marta. It cost $500,000 Colombian pesos (about $260).
SLEEPING: Accommodation along the trek is in shared bunk houses. Be aware conditions can be cramped, damp and mucky. Basic toilets are provided and the best way to keep clean is to bathe in the swimming holes. Book a hotel in Santa Marta or Taganga for before and after your trek.
Budget: I stayed in Aluna Hostel, a small, clean and well-kept hostel that prides itself on its hospitality. It's four blocks from the beach and there are plenty of bars and restaurants within walking distance. Book a double en suite room, from $30 per night. www.alunahostel.com
Boutique: La Casa del Farol is in a 19th-century building one block from Santa Marta's cathedral and two blocks from the beach. It has six luxury rooms, two terraces and a spa — something you will appreciate after the trek! Book a standard double room, from $184 per night. www.lacasadelfarol.com
PACKING: Turcol provides food, snacks, water, hammocks, blankets and mosquito nets. As well a few changes of clothes and basic toiletries, consider taking these essentials: sun screen, insect repellent, waterproof hiking shoes, warmer layers for evening, flashlight, waterproofing for clothes and camera, first-aid kit, quick-drying clothes. Optional items include waterrproof sandals for evenings, hiking poles, a pillow, swimwear, water purification tablets/iodine drops, energy snacks and a light sleeping bag.
DINING: I was impressed by the quality of the food. A typical day might start with coffee and fried eggs. Lunch could be potato, coriander and vegetable soup, while dinner might consist of chicken legs in sauce, potatoes, rice and salad. Plenty of snacks like pineapple, watermelon and granola bars are provided while trekking but it's a good idea to bring your own energy snacks too. One disappointment was the provision of drinking water. I was told water-purification tablets would be provided. They weren't. The group was assured the water en route was safe to drink and I'm sure it was but I didn't want to risk it on a six-day trek. Fortunately, someone in our group shared their supply of water-purification tablets.
PLANNING: The Lost City trek can be done year round. The trek does not take place when the rivers run too high and alternative routes are in place when necessary. Rainy season is May to October but temperatures are relatively steady throughout the year. The driest period is December to March. In terms of safety, check the situation with the department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade ( www.voyage.gc.ca) before departure. Some areas of Colombia are dangerous and you are advised against all non-essential travel.
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