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If you're looking for a popular and productive pastime that gets you out of the house, away from the city, and brings you up close and personal with nature at its absolute finest, then look no further than hiking.
Hiking is a great way of keeping fit, seeing new sights, spending time outdoors, and seeing all that Mother Nature herself has to offer, but yet despite this, it is most certainly not the easiest of pastimes and activities, especially if you're a beginner.
Hiking requires knowledge, patience, the right gear and equipment, stamina, and much more besides. You can't suddenly wake up one morning and decide you're going to hike Lake Tahoe in an hour or two, you need to prepare, you need to know what you're doing, and you need to know what to expect.
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Hiking Tips
If you'd like to get into hiking more seriously, take a look at these three simple yet effective hiking tips and make sure you put them to good use the next time you hit the trails.
Wear the right footwear
Hiking is an incredibly physically demanding pastime that not only requires you to cover long distances on foot, but it also requires you to cover these long distances over some very uneven and unforgiving terrain.
You won't be hiking on smooth tarmac; you'll be making your way over dirt tracks, through long grass and foliage, up hillsides and mountains, over rocky and uneven surfaces, through muddy puddles, and much more besides.
Even good quality running shoes won't protect your feet properly so you'll need good quality hiking boots that fit perfectly before you go any further.
The boots want to support your feet, they should fit perfectly, and they should be comfortable. Make sure you try several types of boots on before you buy.
Staying hydrated during any form of physical activity is absolutely crucial, but during a hike it is even more important than ever because there is nothing that will ruin a hike, and potentially your health, quicker than becoming dehydrated due to a lack of fluid from not drinking enough water.
Make sure you start drinking water well before your hike, we're talking days before, and keep your fluid levels topped up before and during.
Don't drink alcohol or caffeine before a hike because they're diuretics, which means they make you lose more water than you take in. Also, make sure you bring plenty of water with you on your hike.
Another of the more effective hiking tips that people tend to overlook, is eating enough to fuel and energize their bodies.
Running out of energy half way through a several mile hike can be disastrous, because not only will the prospect of having to hike several miles with no energy make you feel like hell emotionally, you'll also physically be lacking strength and stamina, and you could even be putting your own health at risk.
The night before a hike, eat plenty of carbs to saturate your muscles with glycogen, have a hearty breakfast, and make sure you pack plenty of lunch to enjoy whilst out on the trails as your energy reserves do begin to drop.
It may not sound like much, but something as simple as packing an extra banana is one of the most effective hiking tips you could hope for as the amount of energy it will provide should be more than enough to keep your body's energy supplies topped up.


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About Kapalua Resort: West Maui Accommodations & Activities
Located on Maui's West Side amid the writhing ocean and peaks of the West Maui Mountains, Kapalua Resort puts an emphasis on world-class amenities and offers a unique blend of luxury and privacy. For those wishing a quiet location with unbounded natural beauty and activities ranging from sunbathing to spas, hiking, tennis, championship golf, snorkeling, swimming with the turtles, ziplining & more, this is the location for you.
Close enough to enjoy the touristy but historical town of Lahaina and nightlife of Ka'anapali when the urge hits, Kapalua Resort is the perfect area for more active sun seekers wanting to have some night life but not be surrounded by hordes of people. The West Side has a bit more wind and rain than the South Shore, but not enough to interfere with that golf or tennis game or miles of hikes from the ocean front dunes trail to mountain ridges.
Enjoy the facilities of the Montage or Ritz Carleton, fine dining and activities abound. The Ocean views from every condo include the rugged majesty of Molokai. Condominiums are spacious here and all are well appointed.
Kapalua Notes
- Kapalua Bay Villa residences in 27 buildings located adjacent tp a secluded beach ocean front on Oneloa Bay.
- Kapalua Golf Villas: 186 one & two-Bedroom condos in 16 buildings surrounded by & overlooking the Bay Course and the ocean beyond.
- The Ridge at Kapalua: 28 2 and 3-story buildings with 161 apartments set throughout Kapalua's Bay Course.
- The Montage and Ritz Carleton (AAA 5 Diamond Hotel) offer many amenities
- 2 Championship Golf Courses, The Bay Course (once host of the Kapalua LPGA Classic) and challenging Plantation Course, home of the PGA's Hyundai (formerly Mercedes Benz) Tournament of Champions. Discounts may be available to Guests staying in some of our properties.
- Spa Montage
- Kapalua Tennis Garden offers structured games and night Tennis.
Developed by the Maui Land & Pineapple Company and one of only two designated resorts (Wailea is the other) in Maui County, Kapalua extends inland from Kapalua Bay and Honolua Bay. It encompases 5.83 sq miles and ranges up to 207' above sea level.
Your mailing address when staying in Kapalua is Lahaina - don't be confused - you are not in the TOWN of Lahaina, that's just the closest post office. All of the hotels and condos on the west side of Maui have Lahaina mailing addresses, but few are in Lahaina. You do pass through Lahaina to get to other parts of the island, including the airport unless you choose to take the very dangerous at times 1 lane road around the north west side of the island. Most who do that - don't repeat it. If you must try it, use it to get to Wailuku or Kahului, don't come to Kapalua that way.
Traffic through Lahaina is often very congested, especially at rush hour so plan accordingly. There is now a By-Pass for most of Lahaina but traffic still backs up on either side of it. Planning your time is also important when heading to the airport. An accident on the highway can cause the road to close for up to 3 hours!!!.. I like to head out early - check my bags and then head to Mama's Fish House (Paia) or Hailimaile General Store (Makawawo) for a good by meal - then I'm sure I'll make my flight.


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"It is a striking fact," according to the scholar Jonathan Bate, "that no major actor has ever been attracted to anti-Stratfordianism," the notion that someone other than Shakespeare wrote the plays attributed to him. Now Mark Rylance proves Bate wrong. In this strenuously dotty show, conceived by Rylance, the idea of the solo Stratford Bard gets a kick up the bum. But despite a few passages of inspired madness, the evening is the theatrical equivalent of a long letter from the green-ink brigade.
Rylance plays the protagonist: a fretful loner who, from a Maidstone garage, transmits an internet chatroom show devoted to the anti-Stratfordian case. His sole companion is a failed musician devoted to the idea that crop circles are astral signifiers. Through the magic of the web, Shakespeare himself miraculously appears, along with rival candidates for authorship such as Sir Francis Bacon, the Earl of Oxford and the Countess of Pembroke. We even get an intervention from a passing cop who applies Jack the Ripper identification techniques to Shakespearean authorship.
The show is at its best when it pins down the destructive nature of single-issue obsession. As Rylance's harassed hero flies into paranoid sulks, I was reminded of David Halliwell's closeted fantasist, Little Malcolm. And with Sean Foley as his sidekick, described as "the best musical director in Maidstone", there are obvious echoes of The Right Size. But the more Rylance emphasises the nerdiness of the hero, the harder it becomes to take the anti-Stratfordian arguments seriously. As so often, they boil down to a snobbish incredulity that a middle-class Warwickshireman could be a great dramatist, and to a romantic association of aristocracy and genius.
Although supposedly heretical, the show hedges its bets: it never comes down on the side of any one candidate. For all his astute dissection of paranoia, Rylance frequently succumbs to it. His core argument is that there is an academic conspiracy to close down discussion of the authorship issue. But Bate, in The Genius of Shakespeare, lucidly shows how the whole controversy it is based less on hard evidence than on literary fashion and psychic need. No such rationality invades this demented show, which is precariously held together by the joint direction of Rylance and Matthew Warchus. The ending, which involves the audience in a Spartacus-like cry of "I am Shakespeare", is nonsensically liberating, but also eagerly awaited.
· Until September 8. Box office: 01243 781312. Then touring.


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Phil Cherner
789 Sherman #660
Denver CO 80203
February, 2006
This is a work in progress. Ideas and corrections are always welcome and should be sent to the authors.
A brief history of the felony sentencing process may be helpful in understanding the current framework. Prior to 1979, Colorado had five classes of felonies The sentence for a given crime was determined by the class to which the crime belonged. The sentence included a top and bottom number of years to be served. These numbers bracketed the parole board's authority. The bottom number determined the date before which the parole board could not act. The top number determined the maximum date beyond which the offender could not be held, regardless of the parole board's action. The bottom number is the parole eligibility date ("P.E.D."), and the top number is the discharge date.
Colorado D.O.C.'s Prison Population
The Sentencing Scheme
Colorado's felony sentencing scheme, containing six classes of felonies, is shown with the applicable ranges in years in the following chart:
Life Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
8 years
$5000 fine
24 years
$1,000,000 fine
4 years
48 years
5 years
Extraordinary Risk Crime
4 years
$3000 fine
12 years
$750,000 fine
2 years
24 years
5 years
4 years
$3000 fine
16 years
2 years
32 years
5 years
Extraordinary Risk Crime
2 years
$2000 fine
6 years
1 year
12 years
3 years
2 years
$2000 fine
8 years
1 year
16 years
3 years
Extraordinary Risk Crime
1 year
$1000 fine
3 years
6 months
6 years
2 years
1 year
$1000 fine
4 years
6 months
8 years
2 years
Extraordinary Risk Crime
1 year
$1000 fine
18 months
6 months
3 years
1 year
1 year
$1000 fine
2 years
6 months
4 years
1 year
Crimes that present an extraordinary risk of harm to society shall include the following:
Extraordinary Risk Crimes
In addition to the six classes of felonies, the legislature has prescribed a plethora of specific sentencing penalties related to individual or groups of crimes. The most prevalent of these is for "extraordinary risk" crimes.
Prior to 1993, an inmate could refuse parole, serve his or her entire sentence in the D.O.C. and eventually reach a discharge date and be returned to society without any supervision.
Mandatory Sentence Aggravators
Mandatory Sentences for Crimes of Violence
The interplay between this mandatory sentencing statute and the substantive crime definitions can be confusing. The statute, C.R.S. §18-1.3-406, provides separate counts must allege the commission of a crime of violence, and the allegations must be tried by the factfinder (the jury), but this is no longer the law.
Permissive Sentence Aggravation
Although C.R.S. §18-1.3-401(6) does not specify particular facts that permit imposition of a sentence above the presumptive range, it imposes an express condition on departure from that range. Paragraph (6) states:
In imposing a sentence to incarceration, the court shall impose a definite sentence which is within the presumptive ranges set forth in subsection (1) of this section unless it concludes that extraordinary mitigating or aggravating circumstances are present, are based on evidence in the record of the sentencing hearing and the presentence report, and support a different sentence which better serves the purposes of this code with respect to sentencing, as set forth in section 18-1-102.5. If the court finds such extraordinary mitigating or aggravating circumstances, it may impose a sentence which is lesser or greater than the presumptive range; except that in no case shall the term of sentence be greater than twice the maximum nor less than one-half the minimum term authorized in the presumptive range for the punishment of the offense.
In People v. Isaacks, __ P.3d __, announced 4/24/06, 05SC87, the court held that, absent a constitutionally sufficient waiver of the right to a jury trial, the defendant's failure at sentencing to correct statements in the probation report is not, for Blakely purposes, an admission of those facts which go beyond the elements of the offense. "[T]he right to have a jury determine the facts that form the basis for aggravated sentencing under section 18-1.3-401(6)is a fundamental right that can only be waived knowingly, voluntarily and intelligently." Id., slip op. p. 13.
Habitual Criminal
Concurrent v. Consecutive Sentences
In the absence of an order that a sentence is consecutive, it is concurrent by operation of law.
Boot Camp
Intensive Supervision
Presentence Confinement
While the principle seems simple enough, its application in practice has generated numerous appellate decisions.
What is Confinement?
If a defendant is serving a sentence or is on parole for a previous offense when he or she commits a new offense and he or she continues to serve the sentence for the previous offense while charges on the new offense are pending, the credit given for presentence confinement under this section shall be granted against the sentence the defendant is currently serving for the previous offense and shall not be granted against the sentence for the new offense.
Multiple Sentences
Time Computation
A person sentenced to a four-year sentence does not necessarily serve four years. Even the most restrictive sentencing schemes have allowed substantial discounts for earned time, good time, trustee time and meritorious time. In fact, the earliest parole eligibility date ("P.E.D.") is currently much less than 50 percent of the imposed sentence. The reader is cautioned, however, that parole eligibility is not the same as release.
For crimes committed on or after July 1, 1993, the following formula generally describes how the parole eligibility date is computed: (1) subtract 50 percent from the imposed sentence; (2) subtract any presentence credit from the remainder; and (3) deduct any earned time awarded (up to ten days per month for each month of the sentence actually served but not to exceed 25% of the sentence). For example, an inmate sentenced to four years with thirty days presentence credit is eligible to meet the parole board in one year, eleven months, less up to ten days per month earned time for each month actually served. Since the earned time is not awarded prospectively, the P.E.D. is accelerated by ten days for every month the inmate serves if the earned time is earned. After this inmate had served a year, his P.E.D. would advance from one year, eleven months to one year, seven months from the date sentence was imposed, assuming good behavior. Taking this computation to its conclusion, the inmate would be parole eligible about seventeen months after sentencing, for a total period of incarceration of about eighteen months. Keep in mind that the P.E.D. does not mandate release. If no earned time is awarded and the parole board does not act favorably, the inmate would serve the entire four years.
There are some exceptions to this computation. Any person convicted of a class two or three felony, second degree murder, first degree assault, first degree kidnaping, first degree arson, first degree burglary, or aggravated robbery, committed on or after July 1, 2004, must serve 75% of the sentence before parole eligibility, less earned time. If the person has been convicted of a class 4 or 5 felony, this rule applies only if the person has a prior conviction for a crime of violence as defined in section 18-1.3-406.
Individuals sentenced under the Lifetime Sex Offender scheme must serve 100% of their minimum sentence, less earned time, before they are parole eligible.
The Diagnostic Process
This dual definition of the word "parole" can lead to some confusion. The parole board, while empowered to decide whether or not to release an inmate, has no supervisory authority over parole officers. The board is composed of individuals appointed by the governor and is quasi-judicial; parole officers (those who supervise parolees after their release) work for the D.O.C. Indeed, in parole revocation hearings, parole officers often act as prosecutors, and parole board members preside as if they are judges.
Parole Revocation
Community Corrections
The usual course of conduct for an inmate is to proceed through the various levels of the given facility. Progress is directly related to the inmate's favorable behavior. Eventually, the inmate is moved from residential to nonresidential status (akin to probation).
Specialized Restitution and Community Service Programs
Thought authorized by statute, the authors are unaware that any programs exist.
Deferred Judgment
Home Detention
A bracelet is attached to the inmate's ankle, and a device is connected to the inmate's telephone that electronically contacts the bracelet. If the device is unable to make contact with the bracelet (because the bracelet is more than a prescribed distance from the device), the device activates a telephone link to the authorities. This process lets the authorities know when the individual has left home. Alternatively, a GPS unit may be used. This configuration offers greater awareness of the offender's location.
Home detention programs contemplate some authorized absences, such as therapy visits and work.
Direct Filing and Transfers
Colorado law allows the prosecution to charge a juvenile as an adult in two situations. First, in certain circumstances, charges can be filed directly despite the fact the offender is less than eighteen years of age. "Direct file" means adult charges may be filed directly in the district court. Second, in certain other situations, charges may be filed in juvenile court but are then transferred to the district court where the offender is treated as an adult. Each of these routes leads to different sentencing options should the offender be convicted.
Transfer hearings are governed by CRS § 19-2-518. If a case has been transferred to adult court by the juvenile judge, the adult court may impose any sentence that the juvenile court could have imposed had the matter been handled by the juvenile court system, can remand the matter to juvenile court for sentencing, or may impose an adult sentence. However, if the juvenile is convicted of a class one felony or has been previously adjudicated a mandatory sentence offender, violent juvenile offender or aggravated juvenile offender, he or she must be sentenced as an adult.
Youth Offender System
CRS § 19-2-517(1)(a)(V)(b) states that attempts, conspiracies, solicitations and complicity to commit the predicate offenses also are punishable with a Y.O.S. sentence.
A drug conviction has two collateral consequences that are sometimes overlooked. A substantial surcharge attaches for a conviction or a deferred judgment for any offense or attempt to commit any offense under CRS § 18-18-101 et seq. Also, CRS § 42-2-127.3 provides for suspension of the driver's license of a person convicted of or given a deferred judgment for a drug offense.
Cost of Care
Sex Offenders
A number of collateral rules apply to sex offenders:
1. CRS § 24-72-308, which governs the sealing of criminal justice records, contains an exception [subsection (3)(c)] that prevents the sealing of criminal justice records if a defendant has a deferred judgment, deferred prosecution or a conviction for any sex offense. For purposes of this statute, sex offenses are those enumerated in CRS § 18-3-401 et seq.
2. An individual who receives a deferred judgment or conviction for a sex offense must pay a sex offender surcharge. The fees are scaled in CRS § 18-21-103 for the severity of the offense. The definition of a sex offense, for surcharge purposes, is contained in CRS § 16-11.7-102 (3), which lists a number of offenses.
3. CRS § 16-11.7-101 et seq. creates the Colorado Sex Offender Trreatment Program. For purposes of this statute, sex offenses are defined in CRS § 16-11.7-103. It includes a number of sex crimes, as well as attempt, conspiracy and solicitation to commit such crimes. There is also a catch-all: the statute applies to an offender who has "any history of sex offenses." Apparently, this goes beyond convictions. CRS § 16-11.7-104 requires an evaluation as part of the probation report, and CRS § 16-11.7-105 requires treatment, both at the expense of the defendant. The sex offender statute also creates a treatment board, which has promulgated standards for treatment.
The Presentence Report
The Sentencing Hearing
The probation department generally gets the information about the crime from the district attorney's file. Often this is a verbatim summary of a police report. Therefore, defense counsel who have information that is contrary to or supplements the police material must provide it to the probation department well in advance of the sentencing. Incorporation of this information in the report can lead to both better understanding by the court of mitigating factors and a more favorable recommendation from the probation department. Favorable evidence in other forms, such as videotaped interviews, should be made available to the probation officer as well.
Most felony cases result in a sentencing hearing and, therefore, the attorneys should begin sentencing preparation when they first become involved in the case. Defense counsel, in particular, should begin accumulating relevant background material on the client at this point. If the client signs a release of information for all medical and psychological information, as well as previous probation report and diagnostic reports generated by the D.O.C., defense counsel can obtain them early in the proceedings so they may be used if and when appropriate.
Alternative Sentences
CRS § 24-4.1-302.5(1)(d) and (g) provide for the right to be heard at the acceptance of a negotiated plea and at sentencing. The statute also requires that the victim be informed of the rights to pursue a civil judgment against the defendant and that the court determine restitution. Pursuant to subsection (q), the victim must be advised if the defendant is placed in or transferred to a less secure correctional facility or program.
Motions to Reconsider
Pursuant to Crim.P. 35(b), the defendant may petition the court for reconsideration of sentence no later than 120 days after imposition of sentence, provided the case is not on appeal. In the event of an appeal, the 120 days commence after the mandate of the appellate court has issued.
Sentence Appeals
The legislature has prescribed a procedure for pardons and commutations, embodied in CRS § 16-17-102. Before the governor acts he or she must solicit comments from the prosecutor and the judge who handled the matter at trial. The governor has the sole authority to evaluate these comments and other factors and then make appropriate decisions.
The felony sentencing statutes suffer from "definition overload." For example, there are multiple definitions for sex offenses and violent offenses. Also, two sentencing authorities and (at least) two sentencing proceedings are required for every D.O.C. sentence. The judge considers the case and the parole board replicates this hearing at a later time. The court's sentence serves only to bracket the length of the true period of incarceration.
At a time when public confidence in sentencing is at a low, one of the authors believes the legislature should abolish the parole board's authority and require inmates to serve the court's sentence with no deductions. To accomplish this goal, the sentencing ranges could be adjusted to reflect the sentences actually being served today.
The legislature should reconsider the concept of allowing community boards to reject offenders, even when the D.O.C. or the court has placed them. Community boards often reject the more heinous offenders. These individuals are later released directly into the community without the benefit of transitional placement. In practice, offenders with the greatest need for support as they reintegrate into the community have the least chance of getting such help.
The Colorado felony sentencing process has evolved from simple to extremely complex. The significant changes in the areas of sentence categorization, length and collateral consequences make it essential that counsel carefully examine every new wrinkle in the sentencing scheme.
i The earlier articles by Phil Cherner are "Colorado Felony Sentencing," 11 The Colorado Lawyer 1479 (June 1982); "Colorado Felony Sentencing: An Update," 14 The Colorado Lawyer 2163 (Dec. 1985), "Felony Sentencing in Colorado," The Colorado Lawyer 1689 (Sept. 1989); "Colorado Felony Sentencing: Law and Practice", 24 The Colorado Lawyer 2669 (Dec. 1995); "Felony Sex Offender Sentencing" The Colorado Lawyer, December, 2004.
ii Colo. Const. Art. XVIII, § 4; Smalley v. People, 304 P.2d 902 (Colo. 1956).
iii 673 P.2d 991 (Colo. 1983); see also People v. Flenniken, 749 P.2d 395 (Colo. 1988).
iv CRS § 18-1.3-104.
v People v. Rockwell, 125 P.3d 410 (Colo. 2005); Martin v. People, 27 P.3d 846 (Colo. 2001); People v. Cooper, 27 P.3d 348 (Colo. 2001).
vi For a history of the Gorsuch Law, see Thiret v. Kautzky, 792 P.2d 801 (Colo.1990); and Multz, "Presumptive Sentencing: Colorado's New Sentencing Act," 8 The Colorado Lawyer 2349 (Dec. 1979).
vii Persons serving life sentences, sex offenders and habitual criminals. CRS § 17-2-201(5)(a). See Thiret, supra, note 5.
viii L. 85 Ch. 145, § 7.
ix L. 85 Ch. 142, § 4.
x People v. McCoy, 764 P.2d 1171 (Colo. 1988).
xi The figures in this section come from Colorado D.O.C reports available at www.doc.state.co.us, prison population growth projections published by the Legislative Council, the Colorado Division of Criminal Justice, and the U.S. Census Bureau.
xii CRS § 17-1-104.3
xiv Colorado Dept. Of Corrections, Statistical Report Fiscal Year 2004, Table 60, Offender Profile by Facility Ethnicity and Admission Type as of June 30, 2004.
xv C.R.S. §18-1.3-401(10)(b).
xvi C.R.S. §18-1.3-401(6).
xvii C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401.
xviii This scheme nevertheless does not offend double jeopardy guarantees. People v. Mayes, 981 P.2d 1106 (Colo. App.,1999).
xix CRS § 18-1.3-401.
xx H.B. 93-1302, L.93, Ch. 322, § 7.
xxi Specifically, the "extraordinary risk crimes" are defined in CRS §
xxii H.B. 79-1589, L.79, Ch. 157, § 16
xxiii L. 81, Ch. 211, § 1.
xxiv People v. Glover, 781 P.2d 134 (Colo. App. 1989).
xxv Where the predicate crime was a felony in Oregon, it was irrelevant that it was a misdemeanor in Colorado. People v. Sellers, 762 P.2d 749 (Colo.App. 1988). Probation as a result of conviction under New York's youth offender act is not an aggravator under this subsection. People v. Pellien, 701 P.2d 1244 (Colo. App. 1985).
xxvi But see People v. Andrews, 871 P.2d 1199 (Colo. 1994), holding a sentence for the crime of escape is not automatically aggravated by this provision.
xxvii CRS § 18-1.3-401(8).
xxviii CRS § 18-1.3-401(8).
xxix The crimes are any crime against an at-risk adult or at-risk juvenile, murder, first or second degree assault, kidnaping, sexual assault, aggravated robbery, first degree arson, first degree burglary, escape or criminal extortion. A "deadly weapon" is defined by CRS § 18-1-901(3)(e) as "any of the following which in the manner it is used or intended to be used is capable of producing death or serious bodily injury: (I) A firearm, whether loaded or unloaded; (II) A knife; (III) A bludgeon; (IV) Any other weapon, device, instrument material, or substance, whether animate or inanimate." "Serious bodily injury" is defined by CRS § 18-1-901(3)(p) as "bodily injury which involves, either at the time of the actual injury or at a later time, a substantial risk of death, a substantial risk of serious permanent disfigurement, or a substantial risk of protracted loss or impairment of a function of any part or organ of the body, or breaks, fractures or burns of the second or third degree." "Bodily injury" is defined by CRS § 18-1-901(3)(c) as "physical pain, illness, or any impairment of physical or mental condition."
xxx C.R.S. § 18-1.3-406(2)(b)(I).
xxxi C.R.S. §18-1.3-406(1)(a); Crim .P. 35(b). Cf. People v. Watkins, 126 P.3d 309 (Colo. App., 2005).
xxxii The apple cart was upset in People v. Montoya, 709 P.2d 58 (Colo.App. 1985) where the court held it was unconstitutional to punish defendant for first degree assault and again for possessing and using the gun. This doctrine was later cast aside in People v. Haymaker, 716 P.2d 110 (Colo. 1986) and specifically overruled in People v. Montoya, 736 P.2d 1208 (Colo. 1987).
xxxiii H.B. 86-1008, L.86, ch. 138. The nine offenses are second degree murder, some forms of first degree and second degree assault, assault on the elderly or handicapped, second degree kidnaping, sexual assault in the third degree, sexual assault on a child, first degree arson and aggravated robbery.
xxxiv 791 P.2d 374 (Colo. 1990).
xxxv These crimes have come to be called crimes of violence per se. See, e.g., People v. Hogan
114 P.3d 42 (Colo. App., 2004 0.
xxxvi See Multz, supra, note 5.
xxxvii L. 81, Ch. 210, § 1.
xxxviii 769 P.2d 1064 (Colo. 1989).
xxxix People v. Loomis, 857 P.2d 478 (Colo. App. 1992); People v. Hernandez-Luis, 879 P.2d 429 (Colo.App. 1994).
xl CRS § 18-1.3-401 (6).
xli 530 U.S. 466 (2000).
xlii Id. At 490.
xliii 78 P.3d 751 (Colo. App., 2001).
xliv 124 S.Ct. 2531 (2004).
xlv Blakely, 124 S.Ct. at 2537 (emphasis in original).
113 P.2d 713 (Colo. 2005). Lopez overturned People v. Allen, 78 P.3d 751 (Colo. App. 2001). Soon after the Colorado Supreme Court granted certiorari on a number of cases for reconsideration in light of Lopez and Blakely. See, People v. Moon, 04SC800 (Oct. 11, 2005); People v. Barton, 05SC149 (Oct. 11, 2005); People v. Solis-Martinez, 05SC37 (Oct. 11, 2005); People v. Starkweather, 05SC150 (Oct. 11, 2005); People v. Sinclair, 05SC200 (Oct. 11, 2005); People v. Pham, 05SC249 (Oct. 11, 2005); People v. Misenhelter, 05SC272 (Oct. 11, 2005); People v. Schulze, 05SC345 (Oct. 11, 2005); People v. Armenta, 05SC350 (Oct. 11, 2005); People v. Hopkins, 05SC351 (Oct. 11, 2005); People v. Johnson, 05SC408 (Oct. 11, 2005);
xlvii People v. Lopez, 97 P.3d 223 (Colo. App. 2004).
xlviii People v. Fogle, 116 P.3d 1227 (Colo. App. 2004) (Statements of fact, made without objection by the defendant are treated as an admission for Sixth Amendment purposes.); People v. Scott, __ P.3d __, (Colo. App. 2005), 2005 WL 2877851 (Colo. App. 2005) (A fact admitted by a defendant is a Blakely-compliant factor, sufficient to support an aggravated sentence.).
xlix In People v. Huber, __ P.3d __, 05SC40, announced 4/24/06, the court found the prior conviction exception applied to misdemeanor as well as felony convictions, and that the phrase "facts regarding prior convictions" as used in Blakely, includes a probationary status reflected in judicial records.
l Lopez, 97 P.3d at 716.
li L. 45, Ch. 114.
lii This provision was repealed retroactively, so no inmates actually served life sentences. CRS § 17-22.5-104(2).
liii See, e.g., People v. Gaskins, 825 P.2d 30 (Colo. 1992); Brown, "Challenging the Constitutionality of Sentences Through Proportionality Hearings," 23 The Colorado Lawyer 43 (Jan. 1994).
liv H.B. 93-1302, L. 93, Ch. 322, § 1, amending CRS § 16-13-101 (relocated to CRS § 18-1.3-801 et seq.).
lv CRS § 18-1.3-801(2).
lvi CRS § 18-1.3-801(1.5).
lvii CRS § 18-1.3-801(2.5).
lviii People v. Reyes, 728 P.2d 349 (Colo. App. 1986).
lix CRS § 18-1.3-801(1)(c).
The presumptive maximum for a class two felony is twenty-four years, multiplied by three, equaling seventy-two years.
lxi CRS § 18-1.3-804.
lxii CRS § 18-1.3-803.
lxiii See also, Cherner, "Felony Sex Offender Sentencing" Colorado Lawyer, December, 2004.
lxiv CRS § 18-1.3-904.
lxv H.B. 98-1156, L. 98, Ch. 303, codified in CRS §§ 16-13-801 et seq. and now in CRS §§ 18-1.3-1001 et seq.
lxvi CRS § 18-1.3-401.
lxviiOglethorpe, 87 P.3d 129 (Colo. App. 2003); see also People v. Strean, 74 P.3d 387 (Colo.App. 2002), People v. Dash, 104 P.3d 286 (Colo. App. 2004).
lxviii CRS § 18-1.3-401(1)(a)(V)(A).
lxix Smith, 29 P.3d 347 (Colo. App. 2001) See also People v. Larson, 97 P.3d 246 (Colo. App. 2004) (fifty year minimum upheld).
lxx People v. Becker, 55 P.3d 246 (Colo. App. 2002), This is so despite the conflicting wording in the crime of violence statute, CRS § 18-1.3406(1)(b).
lxxi CRS § 18-1.3-1006(1)(a). "On completion of the minimum period of incarceration specified in a sex offender's indeterminate sentence, less any earned time credited to the sex offender pursuant to § 17–22.5-405, CRS, the parole board shall schedule a hearing to determine whether the sex offender may be released on parole."
lxxii CRS § 17-22.5-405(4).
lxxiii Lifetime Supervision of Sex Offenders, Annual Report (Nov. 1, 2005) at 12, prepared pursuant to CRS § 18-1.3-1011(a), by the Colorado Dept. Of Public Safety, and State Judicial Department. The report is available at http://dcj.state.co.us/ovdsom/Sex_Offender/SO_Pdfs/AnnualReport.pdf.
lxxiv People v. Montgomery, 669 P.2d 1387 (Colo. 1983); People v. Wilson, 819 P.2d 510 (Colo.App. 1991).
lxxv CRS § 18-1-408.
lxxvi CRS § 18-1-408 (3); see generally Jeffrey v. District Court, 626 P.2d 631 (Colo. 1981).
CRS § 18-1.3-406(1)(a).
lxxviii CRS § 18-3-402(5).
lxxix An assault weapon is a semiautomatic firearm with a detachable magazine capable of holding twenty or more rounds. The five-year sentence is in addition to the mandatory sentence imposed for a crime of violence and may not be suspended. CRS § 18-1.3-406(7).
lxxx CRS §§ 18-8-201 to 18-8-208 and CRS § 18-8-211.
lxxxi CRS § 17-27.7-104(3).
lxxxii CRS § 17-27.7-103(1); People v. Young, 894 P.2d 19 (Colo.App. 1994).
lxxxiii Colorado Regimented Inmate Training Program: A Legislative Report (Dept. of Corr., 1993). See also, collected studies at the Center for the Study and Prevention of Violence web site, http://www.colorado.edu/cspv/.
lxxxiv CRS § 17-27.5-101.
lxxxv 623 P.2d 862 (Colo. 1981), but see Godbold v. Wilson, 518 F.Supp. 1265 (D.Colo. 1981), implying there is a federal constitutional right to presentence credit. This is dicta, however, because the court found Godbold had failed to prove he was indigent, mooting the constitutional issue.
lxxxvi Schubert v. People, 698 P.2d 788 (Colo. 1985).
lxxxvii People v. Hardman, 653 P.2d 763 (Colo. App. 1982).
lxxxviii People v. Washington, 709 P.2d 100 (Colo.App. 1985).
lxxxix People v. Radar, 652 P.2d 1085 (Colo. App. 1982).
xc Beecroft v. People, 874 P.2d 1041 (Colo. 1994).
xci People v. Murray, 805 P.2d 1175 (Colo. App. 1990); Massey v. People, 736 P.2d 19 (Colo. 1987); People v. Lee, 678 P.2d 1030 (Colo. App. 1983) (municipal jail).
xcii Beecroft, supra, note 64; Castro v. District Court, 656 P.2d 1283 (Colo. 1982).
xciii People v. Kastning, 738 P.2d 807 (Colo. App. 1987).
xciv Gehl. v. People, 423 P.2d 332 (Colo. 1967).
xcv People v. Hoecher, 822 P.2d 8 (Colo. 1991).
People v. Corbett, 713 P.2d 1340 (Colo. App. 1985).
xcvii Schubert, supra, note 60 at 795.
xcviii Id. at 794.
xcix Id. at 795.
c D.O.C. personnel have informally told the author that no inmate who has met the 75 percent criteria has ever reached parole eligibility.
ci CRS § 17-22.5-104(d)(I).
cii Price v. Mills, 728 P.2d 715 (Colo. 1986); Thiret, supra, note 5; Vaughn v. Gunter, 820 P.2d 659 (Colo. 1991).
ciii Spoto v. Colorado D.O.C., 883 P.2d 11 (Colo. 1994).
civ CRS § 16-11-308(2).
cv CRS § 17-40-101 et seq.
cvi CRS § 16-11-308(5).
cvii CRS § 17-2-201(4)(a).
cviii CRS § 17-2-201(1).
cix CRS § 17-22.5-404.
cx The criteria are incarceration for a crime which is a class one or class two crime of violence as defined in CRS § 18-1.3-406 or any class three sex offense contained in CRS § 18-3-401 et seq., any habitual criminal offense enumerated in CRS § 18-13-801, or anyone sentenced under the Sex Offender Act of 1968, CRS § 18-1.3-901 et seq. CRS § 17-2-201(4)(a).
cxi California v. Morales, 115 S.Ct. 1597 (1995).
cxii CRS § 17-2-201.
cxiii CRS § 18-1.3-401.
cxiv Id.
cxv 92 S.Ct. 2593 (1972).
cxvi CRS § 17-2-103.
cxviii Id.
cxix CRS § 17-22.5-403(8).
cxx The definition of "non-violent offender" for these purposes is found in CRS § 17-22.5-405(5)(b). It is a felony offense other than a crime of violence as defined in CRS §§18-1.3-406, 18-3-104, 18-4-203, 18-4-301, 18-4-401(2)(c), (2)(d) and (5), or any felony committed against a child under articles 3, 6 and 7 of title 18.
cxxi CRS § 17-22.5-405(5)(a).
cxxii CRS §§ 17-22.5-303(7) and 403(6).
cxxiii L. 93, Ch. 187; CRS § 17-27-101 et seq.
cxxiv CRS §§ 17-27-103, 17-27-104 and 18-1.3-301.
cxxv CRS § 17-27-103(5), (7).
cxxvi CRS § 17-27-104(3), (5).
cxxvii CRS § 17-27-108.
cxxviii CRS §§ 17-27-106 and 18-8-208.
cxxix CRS § 17-27-103(3); see also CRS § 17-27-105.5(3)(f).
cxxx As of November, 2005, five lifetime sex offenders have been placed in transition community corrections, and two in community corrections. Lifetime Supervision of Sex Offenders, Annual Report (Nov. 1, 2005) at 12, prepared pursuant to CRS § 18-1.3-1011(a), by the Colorado Dept. Of Public Safety, and State Judicial Department. The report is available at http://dcj.state.co.us/ovdsom/Sex_Offender/SO_Pdfs/AnnualReport.pdf.
cxxxi Colorado Department of Corrections, Division of Adult Parole, Community Corrections, and YOS, www.doc.state.co.us/commcorr/community transition.asp
cxxxii CRS § 18-1.3-301(1)(h).
cxxxiii Crim.P. 35(b) imposed the 120-day limit.
cxxxiv CRS § 18-1.3-301(1)(d). CRS § 18-1.3-204(4) provides for notice and a hearing prior to modification of a probationary, and hence a community corrections, sentence.
cxxxv Wilson v. People, 747 P.2d 638 (Colo. 1987).
817 P.2d 1017 (Colo. 1991).
cxxxvii CRS § 18-1.3-405(1)(g).
cxxxviii CRS § 18-1.3-301(1)(e); People v. Herrera, 734 P.2d 136 (Colo. App. 1986); Downing v. People, 895 P.2d 1046 (Colo. 1995). See also Benz v. People, 5 P.3d 311 (Colo. 2000) (trial court has jurisdiction to re-sentence an offender rejected after acceptance from a community corrections program).
cxxxix People v. Johnson, 13 P.3d 309 (Colo. 2000).
cxl 902 P.2d 852 (Colo. App. 1995).
cxli People v. James, 940 P.2d 1092 (Colo. App. 1996).
cxlii CRS § 18-1.3-402 (1)(a).
cxliii CRS § 18-1.3-402 (1)(b).
cxliv CRS § 17-27.9-102(2).
cxlv CRS § 18-1.3-302(2)(a).
cxlvi CRS § 18-1.3-302(5).
cxlvii CRS § 18-1.3-201 (2)(a).
cxlviii People v. Thompson, 897 P.2d 857 (Colo.App. 1994) (fines); People ex rel. Van Meveren v. District Court, 572 P.2d 483 (Colo. 1977) (community placement).
cxlix People v. Brockelman, 933 P.2d 1315 (Colo.,1997)(geographic restriction upheld).
cl CRS § 18-1.3-202.
cli Flenniken, supra, note 3; People v. Martinez, 844 P.2d 1203 (Colo.App. 1992).
clii A required charitable contribution was approved in People v. Burleigh, 727 P.2d 873 (Colo.App. 1986).
cliiiCRS § 18-1.3-102. A 180 day extension is allowed to facilitate the collection of restitution.
cliv The court must revoke the deferred judgment if the violation is proven. People v. Wilder, 687 P.2d 451 Colo. 1984). If the violation alleged is a criminal offense, the violation alleged is a criminal offense, the violation must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt. People v. Van Deusen, 667 P.2d 402 (Colo. App. 1983). Otherwise, the standard is one of preponderance of the evidence. People v. Adair, 620 P.2d 46 (1980), aff'd in pat and rev'd in part on other grounds, 651 P.2d 389 (Colo. 1982).
clv People v. Turner, 644 P.2d 951 (Colo. 1982).
clvii CRS § 18-1.3-601.
clviii People v. Engel, 746 P.2d 60 (Colo. App.1987).
clix CRS § 18-1.3-603(1) and 17-2-201(5)(c)(I).
clx CRS § 18-1.3-602(3)(a); See also People v. Lassek, 122 P.3d 1029 (Colo. App. 2005) (court must consider if the defendant's conduct is the proximate cause of expenses incurred ; travel expenses to memorial services incurred by parents of victim was proximately caused by defendant)
clxi People v. Roberts, --- P.3d ----, 2006 WL 321168, Colo., Feb 13, 2006.
clxii People v. Quinonez, 735 P.2d 159 (Colo. 1987).
clxiii Id.
clxiv People v. Borquez, 814 P.2d 382 (Colo. 1991).
clxv CRS § 18-1.3-602(4)(a).
clxvi Id.
clxvii CRS §§ 17-2-201(5)(c)(I) and 16-11-102(4).
clxviii CRS § 18-1.3-206. CRS § 16-11-101.7 also provides that a crime stopper reward can be taxed as costs.
clxix CRS § 18-1.3.104.
clxx CRS § 19-2-517(2).
clxxi A "mandatory sentence offender," as defined in CRS § 19-2-516, has either been twice adjudicated as a delinquent child and placed on probation and has had probation revoked for a delinquent act. A repeat juvenile offender, as defined in CRS §, has been previously adjudicated a juvenile delinquent and is adjudicated a juvenile delinquent for a, which constitutes a felony, or the juvenile's probation has been revoked for a delinquent act which constitutes a felony. A "violent juvenile offender," as defined in CRS § 19-2-516(3),is a violent juvenile offender if he or she is adjudicated a juvenile deliquent for a delinquent act that constitutes a crime of violence as defined in CRS § 18-1.3-406. An "aggravated juvenile offender," as defined by CRS § 19-2-516 is (1) is adjudicated a juvenile delinquent for a delinquent act that constitutes a class one or class two felony and has had probation revoked for and act that constitutes a class one or class two felony; or (2) is adjudicated a delinquent for a delinquent act that constitutes a felony and is subsequently adjudicated a juvenile delinquent for a delinquent act that would constitute a "crime of violence," as defined in CRS §18-1.3-406 or has had probation revoked for a similarly defined crime of violence; or, (3) adjudicated a juvenile delinquent or if his or her probation is revoked for a delinquent act that constitutes felonious unlawful sexual behavior under Part 4 of article 3 of title 18, CRS, or aggravated incest under CRS § 18-6-302.
clxxii CRS § 18-1.3-407.
clxxiii CRS § 18-1.3-407(2).
clxxiv CRS § 18-1.3-407(2)(a)(I).
clxxv CRS § 19-2-518(1)(d)(II).
clxxvi CRS § 18-1.3-407(5)(c).
clxxvii CRS § 18-1.3-407(2)(II).
clxxviii CRS § 18-1.3-407.
clxxix Colo. Const., Art. VII, § 10.
clxxx CRS § 18-1.3-401(3).
clxxxi E.g., accountants [CRS § 12-2-123 (1)(e)]; architects [CRS § 12-4-11(2)(h)]; motor vehicle dealers [CRS § 12-6-118(3)(d)]; bail bonding agents [CRS § 12-7-106(1)(I)]; dentists [CRS § 12-35-118(1)(b)]; nurses [CRS § 12-28-117(1)(b)] (for nurses, a deferred judgment as well as a conviction can trigger a revocation]; lawyers [CRS § 18-1-105(3) and C.R.C.P. 241.6(5)].
clxxxii CRS § 17-10-101 et seq.
clxxxiii CRS § 18-1.3-701
clxxxiv CRS § 16-11-101.6
clxxxv CRS § 16-11-101.7
clxxxvi Offenses "involving unlawful sexual behavior" are those listed in CRS §§ 18-3-401 et seq. and 18-3-305.
clxxxvii CRS § 17-2-201(5)(g).
clxxxviii CRS § 18-3-415.
CRS §§ 16-11-102 and 16-11.7-104.
cxcCRS §§ 18-1.3-212 and 16-11.5-101 et seq.
cxci The contents of the victim impact statement is delineated in CRS § 16-11-102(1.5).
cxcii CRS § 16-11-102(1.7).
cxciii CRS § 16-11-102(1)(a).
cxciv See People v. Johnson; 780 P.2d 504 (Colo. 1989).
cxcv CRS § 24-4.1-301 et seq.
cxcvi C.R.E. 1101(d)(3).
cxcvii People v. Lowery, 642 P.2d 515 (Colo. 1982); People v. Newman, 91 P.3d 369 (Colo. 2004).
cxcviii People v. Lacey, 723 P.2d 111 (Colo. 1986); People v. Simmons, 723 P.2d 1350 (Colo. 1986).
cxcix Mepha v. Rhay, 88 S.Ct. 254 (1967).
cc People v. Doyle, 565 P.2d 944 (Colo. 1977).
cci See, e.g., People v. Phillips, 652 P.2d 575 (Colo. 1982); Lopez v. People, 113 P.3d 713, 731 (Colo. 2005).
ccii CRS § 18-1-102.5.
cciii CRS § 18-1.3-203.
cciv People v. Walker, 724 P.2d 666 (Colo. 1986); People v. Leske, 957 P.2d 1030 (Colo. 1998).
ccv Formerly CRS § 16-11-101; L.95, Ch. 243, § 17, effective June 5, 1995, adding CRS § 16-11-101(b.5).
ccvi CRS § 18-1.3-104(1)(II)(B) "non-violent offender" means a person convicted of a felony other than a crime of violence as CRS §18-1.3-406(2), one of the felonies set forth in §§ 18-3-104, 18-4-203, 18-4-301, 18-4-401(2)(c), (2)(d) or (5), or a felony offense committed against a child as set forth in articles 3, 6 and 7 of title 18, and who is not subject to the provisions of § 18-1.3-801.
ccvii CRS § 18-1.3-104(2)(a).
HB 95-1352, L. 95, Ch. 243.
ccix CRS § 24-4.1-301 et seq.
ccx People v. Herron, 874 P.2d 435 (Colo. App. 1993); Gansz v.People, 888 P.2d 256 (Colo. 1995).
ccxi CRS § 24-4.1-302(5).
ccxii CRS § 24-4.1-302(2).
ccxiii CRS § 24-4.1-303(4).
ccxiv CRS §§ 24-4.1-303(11)(d) and (13).
ccxv CRS § 24-4.1-303(17).
ccxvi CRS § 18-1.3-105(c).
ccxvii People v. District Court, 638 P.2d 65 (Colo. 1981).
ccxviii Mamula v. People, 847 P.2d 1135 (Colo. 1993).
ccxix Ghrist v. People, 897 P.2d 809 (Colo. 1995).
ccxx People v. Malacara, 606 P.2d 1300 (Colo. 1980).
ccxxi CRS § 18-1-409(1); C.A.R. 4(c).
ccxxii CRS § 18-1-409(1).
ccxxiii People v. Bruebaker, 539 P.2d 1277 (Colo. 1975).
ccxxiv CRS § 18-1-409(3).
ccxxv People v. Garciadealba, 736 P.2d 1240 (Colo.App. 1986).
ccxxvi See, e.g., People v. Leonard, 755 P.2d 447 (Colo. 1988).
ccxxvii Burns, supra, note 3. See Cherner, "Burns v. District Court: Sentencing Enters a New Era," 13 The Colorado Lawyer 443 (March 1984).
ccxxviii People v. Herrera, 516 P.2d 626 (Colo. 1973); People v. Lyons, 618 P.2d 673 (Colo. App. 1980).
ccxxix People v. Simms, 528 P.2d 228 (Colo. 1974).


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Gilligan v. Gilligan , 428 N.J. Super. 69 (Ch. Div. 2012)
The New Jersey Superior Court of Ocean County recently published a decision that could have significant impact on how the Court treats requests to reduce child support when a parent is disabled. In the case of Gilligan , the Court found that a parent asking for a decrease in child support because of being disabled has an obligation to produce medical records and prove an inability to work. Prior to this decision, a letter from the Social Security Administration stating the parent is disabled was generally considered sufficient proof and child support would be reduced. The decision in the case of Gilligan has not been reviewed by a higher Court, so other judges are not required to follow it. However, if other judges or Courts in other counties follow this approach, the process of reducing child support on the basis of disability will become much more involved.
Senator Sean Kean (R-Monmouth) has drafted legislation that will establish a panel to study New Jersey's existing alimony laws to determine whether any reforms are warranted. Senator Kean believes that the current statute does not establish adequate limits on the length and amount of alimony or for adjustments as a result of changes in the financial circumstances of the former spouse's. See the following link for more details:
http://www.njalimonyreform.org/ .
Tannen v. Tannen , 208 N.J. 409 (2011)
During the parties' marriage, the wife and her parents established a trust with wife as the sole beneficiary. The trust owned the marital home and was utilized to pay certain expenses, such as the children's private school tuition and the real estate taxes. The Court held that, as the trust could not be considered an asset held by wife or in her control, it could not be considered a source of income for her in making a determination as to alimony in the divorce. The expenses previously paid by the trust, however, could be taken into consideration in determining the wife's need for alimony.
J.D. v. M.D.F. , 207 N.J. 458 (2011)
In this domestic violence matter, a woman sought a Final Restraining Order against her former boyfriend who was found taking photographs of her at her home in the middle of the night. She cited the photographs as the reason for the Restraining Order in her Complaint. When she appeared in Court, however, she raised allegations of past abuse that were not stated in her Complaint. The Court found the past abuse could not be taken into consideration because it was not stated in the Complaint. The woman's boyfriend was given no advanced notice that he would have to defend against allegations of past abuse, in violation of his due process rights.
Morgan v. Morgan , 205 N.J. 50 (2011)
Prior Court decisions address what factors the Court must consider when a parent wants to move out of state with a child. If the parents have a truly shared custody arrangement, the parent who wishes to move must also prove that a change of custody is best for the child. In this decision, the Court explained that the amount of time each parent spends with the child is not the only consideration to determine if shared custody exists. Of greater significance is each parent's responsibility for the child's needs, including doctor's visits, homework, etc.
Botis v. Estate of Kudrick , 421 N.J. Super. 107 (App. Div. 2011)
A previous amendment to the law made it clear that palimony, support for a party by an ex-boyfriend or girlfriend, is only available where the parties had a written, signed contract for such support. This amendment went into effect as of January 18, 2010. In this case, the Court determined that the amendment cannot be applied to any case in which a party filed an application for palimony before the amendment went into effect. The Court has not yet published a decision about whether the amendment applies to cases in which the relationship began before it went into effect, but the Court application was filed after.
S.Z. v. M.C. , 417 N.J. Super. 622 (App. Div. 2011)
Protection is available under the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act for a person who has been the victim of domestic violence by a spouse, former spouse or present or former household member. This application for a Restraining Order involved unwelcome sexual advances, including peering into the bathroom window, by a co-worker the victim had previously let stay in his home for a period of several months. There was never any romantic relationship between them. The Court determined the co-worker could be considered a "former household member" as required by the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act, despite the fact he had no personal relationship with the victim.
Van Brunt v. Van Brunt , 419 N.J. Super. 327 (Ch. Div. 2010)
The issue raised in this case was whether the Court can require a college student to submit to a parent proof of his/her college enrollment, grades and credits in light of the student's right to privacy under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). The Court found that the student can be required to submit the documents as a condition of receiving support and contribution from the parent to college expenses. If the student chooses to exercise his/her privacy rights and withhold the documents, it may be a basis for declaring the student emancipated. It is important to note that this case was not reviewed by the Appellate Division or New Jersey Supreme Court. Therefore, judges are not required to abide by its findings.
Kay v. Kay, 200 N.J. 551 (2010)
During the course of the divorce proceedings, the husband passed away. As a result, the wife, the surviving spouse, would have been left with an inequitable portion of the marital assets. The New Jersey Supreme Court decided that the husband's estate should be permitted to make a claim against the surviving spouse for an equitable distribution of the marital assets. This decision is similar to a decision previously made by the Court in the case of Carr v. Carr , 120 N.J. 336 (1990). Unlike Kay, Carr dealt with a situation in which the estate would have been left with a significant portion of the marital assets. The surviving spouse in Carr was permitted to seek equitable remedies against the estate of the deceased spouse.
Johnson v. Johnson, 2010 WL 5018581 (December 10, 2010)
This New Jersey Supreme Court decision addressed what record is necessary for the Court to review a custody decision rendered by an arbitrator. As determined in Fawzy v. Fawzy , 199 N.J. 456 (2009), parents have the right to select an arbitrator to decide their custody issues, rather than litigate the matter before a judge. Fawzy also determined an arbitrator's decision can be reviewed by the Court if a party shows that the decision threatens harm to a child. In Johnson , the New Jersey Supreme Court decided a verbatim transcript of the arbitration is not necessary. The arbitrator in this case did not provide a transcript. The Court found, however, that the record provided by the arbitrator was sufficient because it included detailed record of all evidence and interviews, as well as a complete explanation of the basis for the decision.
Fawzy v. Fawzy, 199 N.J. 456 (2009)
A unanimous decision by the Supreme Court of New Jersey in the case of Fawzy has expanded the use of arbitration to include custody and parenting time disputes. Prior to this decision, parties involved in family litigation could choose to utilize the services of an arbitrator as an alternative to trial to decide issues such as alimony, child support, and distribution of property. The Fawzy decision now makes it clear that parties can select a private arbitrator to resolve custody and parenting time disputes. As with arbitration for any other issue, the decision of the arbitrator is binding.
Please select the link entitled " Family Law Arbitration " to learn more about the arbitration process and retaining the services of Musulin Law Firm to act as an arbitrator in your matter.
Gonzalez-Posse v. Ricciardulli , 410 N.J. Super. 340 (App. Div. 2009)
In this Appellate Division decision, the Court made it clear that it is more difficult for a party to modify the length of time alimony is to be paid than it is to modify the amount of alimony to be paid. To modify the amount, a party must be able to demonstrate a change of circumstances. To modify the time period, however, a party must be able to demonstrate unusual circumstances. In this case, the Court did not consider it to be unusual circumstances that the husband's work visa was invalidated and he was deported to Argentina, thus reducing his former $150,000 per year income by more than seventy-five percent. Rather, the Court found this to be a simple case of diminished earning capacity.
Houseman v. Dare , 405 N.J. Super. 538 (App. Div. 2009)
Prior to the decision in Houseman , the law treated pets as any other piece of property that may be subject to distribution in a divorce or breakdown of a relationship. Although pets are still treated as property under the law, this case recognized that pets often have some worth to the owner beyond their monetary value. As a result, if a pet is withheld from a party in violation of an agreement, the Court is not limited to only financial restitution; the return of the pet can be ordered.
Please see Christopher Musulin's article entitled " I Want a Divorce. And I Want the Dog! " for a more in-depth look at how pets are treated by the law .
Christina M. Fulton, Esquire. is an Associate Attorney with Musulin Law Firm, LLC. A former English teacher, she now handles matters of divorce, custody, parenting time, child support and domestic violence. She is a graduate of The College of New Jersey and Rutgers University School of Law, and a member of the Burlington County, New Jersey State and American Bar Associations. She has also served as a judicial law clerk in the Family Division of the Superior Court of Burlington County.


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New JR Kanto Area Pass Available next month
Starting next month East Japan Railway Company (JR East) will be selling a new JR Kanto Area Pass available to holders of a non-Japanese passport arriving at Haneda or Narita Airport. The discounted pass is valid for 3 consecutive days and allows unlimited rides in Tokyo and the surrounding Kanto area on JR trains, Shinkansen and even some private lines. The passes costs 8000 yen for adults and 4000 yen for kids under 12 and will be used starting January 1st 2012.
As someone who has used a rail pass while visiting Japan I can't stress how useful this could be and it's even more convenient than the pass I used because it can be bought in Japan at the Kanto area airports and major stations like Shibuya, Shinjuku, Yokohama and Ueno. Try not to confuse the JR Kanto pass with the JR East Pass, JR Raill Pass (which I used) and the myriad of other passes available for JR lines, other railways and even buses. More details on the JR Kanto pass is available on the East japan railway website here. Feel free to ask any questions in a comment below!


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Corkscrew Museum Menerbes
– Did you know that an Englishman is credited with the invention of the corkscrew, and the English bottled wine before the French did? See an early corkscrew in hand-forged steel, to solid gold works of art. See ivory and silver corkscrews, and travel through the centuries and many different countries as you explore this unique collection. Continue your visit by exploring the cellars at the wine estate and tasting its award-winning wines.


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What is Freemasonry
Freemasonry means different things to each of those who join. For some, it's about the mystery and traditions associated with the fraternity – being a part of something that has existed in basically the same form for centuries, and wanting to find out what it is about Freemasonry that sets out 'to make good men better'.
For many, it's about making new friends and acquaintances. For others it's about being able to help deserving causes – making a contribution to family and for society. But for most, it is an enjoyable hobby.
Freemasonry is one of the World's oldest and largest non-religious, non-political, fraternal and charitable organisations. It teaches self-knowledge through participation in a progression of ceremonies. Members are expected to be of high moral standing and are encouraged to speak openly about Freemasonry.
A typical Freemason will be a member of a Masonic Lodge which will meet a number of times per year. As with any Society there are Officers of the Lodge, the most important being the Master of the Lodge. Members work their way up to being Master, and for many this is one of the highlights of their Masonic career. Other Officers include a Treasurer and Secretary, and officers who assist with various aspects of the ceremonies.
At a meeting all the normal things you would associate with a society meeting (minutes, motions, news etc.) will take place, but what distinguishes Freemasonry is the fact that a number of different ceremonies take place at the meetings in which the candidates and many members of the Lodge can take part. The objective of these ceremonies is to instruct the candidates, in the form of a 'morality play', in the history and underlying principles of freemasonry. They parallel a Member's entry into this life, his interactions and relationships with others and his understanding of himself.
The various officers of the Lodge take part, led by the Master and often other members contribute. The ceremonies illustrate how a Freemason should interact with other Freemasons and with non-masons as well. The parts are usually learned by heart and are often expressed in very descriptive language (often the English of two hundred years ago). There are some minor variations in the ceremonies in different lodges and countries, but they basically take a similar form across the world. Because of this, a Member can visit a Lodge in any country in the world and understand what is going on even if he does not understand the language of that country. These ceremonies bind Freemasons together and they give the Members the experience of acting in them in the Lodge.
Once the ceremony is over, members retire to what is often called a "Festive Board" where the Members enjoy each others' company over dinner.
Visiting other Lodges is one of the joys of Freemasonry. Most members will know members of other Lodges and there is frequent visiting between Lodges (both local and national and sometimes international). One interesting aspect of visiting is seeing how members in other Lodges carry out the ceremonies (particularly if there are local differences). Some Lodges are very old (over 250 years) and ceremonies in these Lodges can be quite different in detail (though broadly the same in intent).
An important aspect of Freemasonry is charitable work. In days gone by the main effort was in supporting Masonic Charities but today all forms of charity are supported. Freemasons tend not to broadcast their charitable work but many local and national charities are supported and assistance is also provided for International disasters.
The Royal Arch
The Royal Arch is the culmination of that four stage journey through 'Pure Antient Masonry' as set out and defined in the Masonic Book of Constitutions. All Master Masons are eligible to be Exalted into the Supreme Degree of the Holy Royal Arch, more familiarly known as 'Chapter'.
A Royal Arch Chapter is a Masonic body which is attached to, but organized separately from a Craft Lodge. There are twelve Chapters in the Province of Shropshire. Some Brethren prefer to join a Chapter where they are well known whilst others have a preference to join a different centre altogether.
Chapters usually meet three to four times during a Masonic season. The joining and annual fees are considerably less than those of a Craft Lodge. If you would like more information about the Royal Arch please contact the Provincial Scribe Ezra, Dave Kettle or any of the individual Chapter Scribe Ezras on the 'All Chapters' link.
The following articles and videos tell you more about freemasonry:-
Becoming a Mason – Click to view a link to the United Grand Lodge of England website on becoming a Mason.
Are you thinking of becoming a mason? – Click to view a link to a pdf booklet on the history of Freemasonry up to the present day, from the United Grand Lodge of England.


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1920s aerial view of the Baylor campus by Fred Gildersleeve. This is what the campus looked like at around the time Albert Meroney was born. At the time, the campus consisted of Old Main, Burleson Hall, Carroll Chapel and Library, Carroll Science Hall, and Carroll Field, and Brooks Hall is under construction in the top left corner. Residential neighborhoods surround the small campus. General photo files: Baylor–Aerial Views–1920-1929.
Children are often on the Baylor campus today, but they are usually accompanied by their parents or teachers. However, back in the first half of the 1900s, residential areas were much closer to campus, and children—particularly those of faculty/staff—made good use of the campus as a playground. Albert Meroney, the son of sociology professor William Penn Meroney, lived at 1417 South Seventh Street (about where Alexander Hall now stands). The following are excerpts from a short memoir he wrote in 1994 (now housed at The Texas Collection) remembering the campus from a child's perspective.
"Waco Creek ran at the north end of Carroll Field where Baylor played football. There was a high fence around the field, and at the creek end there were trees whose limbs hung over the fence. We would climb the trees to watch a game and then out on the limbs and when no one was looking would drop down inside and run….Every Sunday during the fall they would water the field with a fire house. A bunch of us would slip in and get in the water and have a big time until the day watchman would catch us—it would be Bill Boyd or Neill Morris, and they would scare us but not call our folks….
Among Meroney's recollections of mischief are sneaking into the Old Main towers. What a view! However, he wouldn't have seen quite this scene–this photo is dated just a week before a fire gutted the Carroll Chapel and Library in 1922 (the year Meroney was born), and the dome was not restored. General photo files: Baylor–Buildings–Rufus C. Burleson Quadrangle.
Right behind the girls' dorm, Burleson, was an enclosed swimming pool for girls only. It seemed huge to us kids but was only about 20 x 30 feet and had a concrete dome roof….There were no classes on Sunday, and a few of us would open one of the windows, which were at ground level, and take us a swim until we got caught.
The campus and especially Waco Hall had so many good sidewalks that all of us had roller skates….The campus sidewalks were also a great place to ride bicycles. We used to make a sort of polo mallet and get a tin can and play bicycle polo. Hard on the spokes….
The heating plant was by the creek and is now Neill Morris Hall. It had large boilers that generated steam to heat all the campus buildings. The steam lines ran through a tunnel that went all over the campus. We used to get in the tunnel at a manhole and go every which direction and hide out….Also on the side of the building there was a ramp to the top so that trucks could drive up and unload coal into the bins for the furnaces. We used to ride our bikes up and down it, and it was real great when it would ice over in the winter and we would slide down on anything we could find. We always had someone at the bottom to watch out for cars [on Seventh Street] but one time we forget and Marshall Cunningham went down and went completely under a car and out on the other side….
You can see the benches (and the many trees!) in Burleson Quadrangle, behind which a mischievous Meroney hid to surprise courting couples. Today, benches and swings still are a popular place for couples on the Baylor campus. General photo files–Baylor–Buildings–Rufus C. Burleson Quadrangle
Scattered across the campus and under the trees were benches for students to use for courting. One of my favorite stunts was to slip up behind a couple and scare the daylights out of them. Also, coins could be found under the benches….[Another] of our favorite stunts was to slip in Old Main, open the door that went to the attic and to the towers…and catch squabs to take home to cook and eat….
When Pat Neff got Baylor in the black [after the Depression] there was a building boom. Up until about 1941 I "supervised" it all. In other words I was in everybody's way and playing all over."
Meroney went on to use his insider knowledge of the Baylor campus as a student, graduating in 1948 after he served in World War II.
This blog post is an edited version of William Albert Meroney's memoir, as prepared by former Texas Collection director Kent Keeth for The Baylor Line, Summer 1994. Blogging about Texas periodically features "Looking Back at Baylor" selections, with hopes of sharing Keeth's work with a new audience.


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At ...the time of the end: many shall run to and fro, and knowledge shall be increased. Daniel 12:4
For many more signs of the end see Chapter 7 of our book Earths Final Hours, which is available on these pages.
The world is a theater; the actors, its inhabitants, are preparing to act their part in the last great drama. With the great masses of mankind there is no unity, except as men confederate to accomplish their selfish purposes. God is looking on. His purposes in regard to His rebellious subjects will be fulfilled. The world has not been given into the hands of men, though God is permitting the elements of confusion and disorder to bear sway for a season. A power from beneath is working to bring about the last great scenes in the drama Satan coming as Christ, and working with all deceivableness of unrighteousness in those who are binding themselves together in secret societies. Those who are yielding to the passion for confederation are working out the plans of the enemy. The cause will be followed by the effect.
Transgression has almost reached its limit. Confusion fills the world, and a great terror is soon to come upon human beings. The end is very near. We who know the truth should be preparing for what is soon to break upon the world as an overwhelming surprise.
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Flexenclosure's eCentre for Tigo Business Paraguay wins Latin American "Best Modular Implementation" Award
Stockholm, Sweden and Asunción, Paraguay
3rd October 2016
Flexenclosure's eCentre data centre, built for Tigo Business in Paraguay, has been named "Best Modular Implementation" in the Datacenter Dynamics (DCD) Latin America awards.
Announced at this week's 2016 DCD LATAM awards ceremony in Mexico City, the modular category is awarded to the project that best symbolises the flexibility, versatility and scalability of modular data centre design, as well as the added value it delivers to both the operator and its customers.
Designed and built by Flexenclosure in the Paraguayan capital Asunción, the Tigo Business data centre is the most advanced facility of its kind in the country, having achieved Uptime Institute Tier III design certification. According to DCD, The judging panel recognised in particular the innovation in design, quality of construction, speed of implementation and foundation this provides Tigo to deliver new advanced services.
"We are delighted that our eCentre has won this prestigious award," said David King, CEO, Flexenclosure. "We constantly strive to deliver the industry's most innovative prefabricated data centre facilities, and this project with Millicom and its Tigo operation is no exception."
This world-class facility is a hybrid construction, including a traditional brick and mortar office building combined with the prefabricated modular eCentre data centre – a solution that maximised the quality of the facility, minimised the overall delivery time and delivered a unique and visually appealing exterior.
"We are extremely proud to receive such important recognition," said Juan Emilio Roa, Director of Tigo Business Paraguay. "This project shows the commitment of Millicom Group to invest in enhanced infrastructure and our new data centre provides a very strong foundation for Tigo to deliver the broadest and most reliable portfolio of services to the businesses of Paraguay."
For additional information please contact:
David King
CEO, Flexenclosure
Phone: +46 510 427 000
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Helpful links:
About Flexenclosure
About eCentre
eCentre video
eCentre photographs
About Flexenclosure
Flexenclosure is a designer and manufacturer of prefabricated data centre buildings and intelligent power management systems for the ICT industry. The company provides systems that are fully integrated, modular, factory tested for reliability, adaptable to local conditions and quick to install.
eCentre is a custom-designed, prefabricated data centre building that is fast to deploy, energy efficient and easy to expand. eCentre is a future proofed state-of-the-art technical facility that provides a flexible and expandable open floor space and is optimised for energy efficiency.
eSite is a hybrid power system for off-grid and bad-grid cell sites delivering 24/7 network uptime and diesel-related cost savings of up to 90 per cent. eManager, an all-in-one toolbox for site power infrastructure management including remote monitoring, power optimisation, KPI reporting and site logistics, is an integral part of the product.
Flexenclosure was founded in 1989. The company is based in Vara, Sweden, headquartered in Stockholm and has additional offices in Malaysia, Mexico, Myanmar, Nigeria and South Africa. Customers include ACS, Airtel, Apollo Towers, IHS Towers, Millicom, MTN, Vodacom and Zain.


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Orthopedic Surgery Residency Program
Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital Orthopedic Surgery Residency Program
We are proud to announce the start of the Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital Orthopedic Surgery Residency Program on July 1, 2015. Our program was approved in December 2014 and we selected 3 residents per year for the incoming intern (OGME1) and first year (OGME2) classes. The mission of the JHMH Orthopedic Surgery Residency Program is to provide a high quality training experience that prepares our resident physicians for comprehensive general or subspecialty orthopedics. The goal is achieved through a structured clinical and didactic educational curriculum that follows nationally established best practices as well as the commitment of faculty and our institutions to this teaching program. The residency training program follows a 5-year track based on osteopathic graduate medical education guidelines, rotating the residents schedule for specific training in all areas of general orthopedic surgery including sports medicine, hand and upper extremity, foot and ankle, pediatric orthopedics, orthopedic trauma, adult reconstruction, spine and rehabilitation.
The Hughston Foundation offers support in the areas of medical writing, medical illustrations, photography, and videography, and gives the residents an opportunity to become involved in on-going research studies. The Hughston Library provides support in the area of reference material and evidence-based literature using the library's bibliotheca that focuses on orthopaedics and sports medicine. Additionally, residents have the opportunity for surgical training on Sawbones® and plastic models as well as cadaveric tissue in the center's Surgical Education Center laboratories. The Hughston Surgical Education Center helps physicians to build and improve surgical skills and to develop new techniques in arthroscopic and open surgical procedures.
Core Faculty
Robert Harris, MD – Director of Medical Education
David MacDonald, DO – Program Director
Jesse Pace, DO – Assistant Program Director
Ryan M. Geringer, DO
Jared A. Brummel, DO
For further information please contact:
Renee Thomason – Graduate Medical Education Coordinator


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Education for Employability
Education for Employability aims to ensure that all young people develop the personal qualities, skills, knowledge, understanding and attitudes that will give them a strong foundation for lifelong learning and work. These skills are equally important for all young people, whether they want to go straight into the world of work or to university.
Education for Employability has a key role to play in preparing young people for the world of work. At Key Stage 3, the Education for Employability strand focuses on three key concepts:
- Work in the Local and Global Economy;
- Career Management; and
- Enterprise and Entrepreneurship.
For further details see the Statutory Requirement for Employability.
Key Elements
Education for Employability is underpinned by the Key Elements of Employability, Economic Awareness and Education for Sustainable Development.
For more information on Key Stage 3 Employability, contact:
Kathryn Gilbert
(028) 9026 1200 extension 2632
Roisin Radcliffe
(028) 9026 1200 extension 2195
WOW Factor
The WOW Factor aims to help young people to be able to make informed decisions about their future World Of Work (WOW).
Education for Employability ensures that all young people develop the personal qualities, skills, knowledge, understanding and attitudes which will give them a strong foundation for lifelong learning and work.
Learning for Life and Work Integrated Activities
Food Miles (Home Economics / Employability)
Migrant Workers (Employability / Local and Global Citizenship)
Teacher Insight Programme
The Teacher Insight Programme aims to show teachers the variety of occupations available in Northern Ireland. It aspires to raise the profile of the skills and qualities that young people need to ensure they are ready for work. It does this by giving teachers opportunities to experience first-hand the range of opportunities available in any work environment.
Learning for Life and Work - Teacher Insight Events
WIN Business Park in Newry
This above clip is an example of one of our Teacher Insight Events at WIN Business Park in Newry.
Other Teacher Insight Events
Teacher Insight Event – Civil Engineering November 2016
This event, hosted by the Institute of Civil Engineers (ICE), gave teachers a valuable insight into the career of civil engineering. It is one of the oldest engineering disciplines. It deals with the built environment, including planning, designing and overseeing construction. It also involves maintaining building structures and facilities such as roads, railways, airports, bridges, harbours, channels, dams, irrigation projects, pipelines, power plants, and water and sewage systems.
Teachers heard presentations from AECOM, TransportNI and Translink. They then travelled to City Quays for a presentation and visit to the Lagan Construction site.
Teachers get to visit the City Quays 2 Lagan Construction site to see civil engineering in action.
What teacher had to say …
'Thank you so much for inviting me to this event. It has really inspired me to encourage my students down this route.'
'The event was a very good day, and well organised by yourselves and ICE with lots of interesting speakers on the potential careers in civil engineering.'
Teacher Insight Event to CAFRE – Loughry Campus March 2017
This event gave teachers a valuable insight into the wide range of employment opportunities supported by courses at the Loughry campus. Teachers gained a valuable insight into Northern Ireland's agri-food sector, ranked in the top three STEM industries for future careers and opportunities. They had hands-on experience of specific areas such as new product development, food manufacture and processing, packing technology and supply chain management.
Teachers find out that making sausages is not as simple as it looks at CAFRE Loughry campus.
What teachers had to say …
'It was really interesting and beneficial for me both as a Business Studies teacher and as head of careers. The event allowed me to update my knowledge of the food industry. CAFRE is such an amazing facility and I will be encouraging pupils to see it as a viable option for both FE and HE courses.'
'I found the insight day at Loughry inspiring and it helped to affirm the message we aim to deliver to pupils about the value of Home Economics, Food and Nutrition, and Nutrition and Food Science in preparing for an exciting and lucrative career.'
'It served as a useful reminder of the range of career options available to pupils and helped to improve my awareness of the main players in Northern Ireland's food industry.'
'I thoroughly enjoyed the day and it was very worthwhile for me. The facilities, courses provided and enthusiasm of staff was very encouraging. I will certainly be promoting Loughrey courses to my Double Award Science and A level Biology students. Their approach to courses is so much in line with industry and it is obvious to see why so many of their students obtain employment very quickly.'
Teacher Insight Visit to Magellan Aerospace – 27th October 2017
Teachers had the opportunity to visit Magellan Aerospace, a global, integrated aerospace company that provides complex assemblies and systems solutions to aircraft and engine manufacturers, and defence and space agencies worldwide. The visit gave teachers a valuable insight into careers within specialist engineering and make connections between the Northern Ireland Curriculum and its relevance and application to work based learning and a range of career opportunities. During the visit teachers had the opportunity to explore the shop floor, getting a full walk-through from design to finished component, and participate in a Q&A session with apprentices, graduates and placement students.
What the teachers said...
"There is a clear link and obvious transferable skills from the practical aspect of Technology and Design and the work being carried out in the workshops in Magellan."
"The site tour was an excellent opportunity to see what happens and at first hand. It was helpful to be able to discuss with students and see what we could expect from a school visit."
"It was excellent to hear from the apprentices that they valued the practical work completed in Technology & Design quite highly and directly related it to their career. I will be looking at opportunities to increase the amount of practical work for KS3 pupils"
"A very worthwhile day which inspired a different approach to teaching methods and classroom practice. Also the benefits of Tech. route to career as opposed to university degree."
"Loved this event ...would consider taking a whole STEM staff outing to see it."
Teacher Insight Visit to Catalyst Inc – 15th November 2017
Catalyst Inc is Northern Ireland's next generation science park. An independent, not for profit organization, their mission is to build a community of innovators so powerful its people can change the world. The teachers were given the opportunity to gain a valuable insight into knowledge economy companies with "hands on" visits to four Belfast-based companies, Proaxis, ECIT, Novosco, and Citi Group. Teachers were able to identify connections between the Northern Ireland Curriculum and possible career pathways for students.
What the teachers said …
"One of the best events I have been at. We really need more events like this if advisers within the education sector are to be kept up to date with industry. It also gives us an opportunity to build up a network of contacts. This will help with contacts for industry talks, work placements etc. Well done and I will really look forward to the next event. Money so well spent."
"This was a very informative and interesting day. I really enjoyed it. I would definitely recommend it to colleagues. I wish this message and this experience could be taken to schools in some form of roadshow. I would love any of these companies to link up with my school for a project in science, enterprise or IT. Thank you to Catalyst, all the companies involved and to CCEA for organising."
"I filled in for another member of staff at the last moment but would have loved to have had more staff from my school there as well. I felt quite energised after the course and would be very keen to work with my STEM colleagues and Careers Department to promote participation in generation innovation initiatives and competitions to foster our own young innovators. Thank you for a most enjoyable day."
Teacher Insight Visit to Almac – 6th February 2018
The Almac Group is an established contract development and manufacturing organisation that provides an extensive range of integrated services to the pharmaceutical and biotech sectors globally. The visit gave teachers a valuable insight into potential STEM based career options and provided them with a better understanding of how Science is used in an industrial setting. During the visit teachers enjoyed tours of Almac Global Headquarters in Craigavon and heard presentations from Almac employees.
What the teachers said …
"Very beneficial especially as Almac is the largest employer in our area so we could see the stem careers and take this knowledge back to our classrooms. Great to make links with Almac, this is highly important to link classroom to industry. We could see science in action e.g. how chromatography etc. are used in the work place."
"I hadn't realised the breadth of jobs and the entry requirements available. There are opportunities for employees to progress regardless of their educational background."
"I will be able to describe local real life examples of how the course content/skills can be applied in our community."
"I will be able to give pupils examples of local careers that are directly connected to what they are studying."
"I think as this company is on our doorstep, it is a great example to showcase the use of Chemistry and other subjects e.g. STEM."
Teacher Insight Visit to CAFRE, Greenmount Campus – 23rd March 2018
This visit gave teachers a valuable insight into Northern Ireland's agri-food sector which is ranked in the top 3 STEM industries for future careers and opportunities. As science is a key entry subject into Greenmount courses in agriculture and horticulture, the visit was of particular interest to science and careers teachers and covered aspects of how science is key in agriculture and horticulture production. The visit included tours of the horticulture and dairy centre with presentations from staff, graduates and current students. ·Information on agriculture and horticulture courses, syllabus support for schools and career opportunities within the agri-food industry were provided throughout the day.
What the teachers said …
"I will be able to state to my ks3 pupils some of the key things are important in some of the job titles mentioned on that day."
"Excellent to hear from a representative who has attended Greenmount, continued his studies and has a definite finger on the pulse of agriculture in action today."
"This was really useful in helping me understand how farming is progressing and the importance of science behind the working of a farm (particularly if a farm wants to succeed and compete in an already competitive market)."
"This was excellent. Matthew is a fantastic example and has a great story to tell. The challenge of getting his place, how he spent his time there and what he is doing now. A fantastic student and young person - who was able to present fluently and without prompts to an intimidating audience. Inspiring!"
"Enables me to talk more confidently about advances in horticulture, use of genetics to improve yields etc."
"Has broadened my knowledge of careers related to agriculture and how the skills/knowledge taught in my classroom relate to them."
"I found the whole visit beneficial, from the talks to the facilities, to talking to other teachers and making new connections. I really enjoyed it."
"The whole day was really well organised and the speakers were very informative. I personally found the day really enjoyable and insightful."
Teacher Insight Event to Graham Construction Ulster Hospital site – 15th June 2018
Teachers had the opportunity to visit Graham Construction, a multi-skilled organisation operating in the construction, asset management and project investment sectors offering services to a diverse range of clients in the UK and Ireland. The visit gave teachers a valuable insight into the wide range of career options offered by the construction industry and outlined the various modes of entry into the industry from post 16 onwards. The visit supported teachers in making connections between the taught curriculum in their subject and how they could link this to real life work contexts. During the visit, teachers had the opportunity to tour the construction site at the Ulster Hospital, Dundonald and use virtual reality based Building Information Modelling (BIM) technology.
What the teachers said:
"Fantastic to hear the many types of careers on offer to pupils.it was also heartening to hear that academic achievement wasn't the be all and that hard work and a determination to do well will and can pull you through. This is certainly the message I will be taking to my pupils. Fantastic to hear about the options over part time degrees..."
"As teachers we have a limited idea of careers that are not similar to our own and we are not best placed to give pupils careers advice. It should be part of whole school teacher training to train up all staff on the careers available. Especially the new digital ones. Best course I've been on in a while. Thank you."
"To see the range of jobs available was inspiring and the onus is on us to make our young people aware of the opportunities and the different apprenticeships that are available."
"For me this was an eye-opener. I had no idea of how much work, detail, organisation went into something like this. I found Gary (I think Gary was his name) very good at giving the tour. He had little anecdotes that made the experience very interesting."
Teacher Insight Visit to Belfast Catalyst Fintech Hub - 8th November 2018
This Teacher Insight visit was hosted by Catalyst Inc and took place over two sites, the new Belfast Catalyst Fintech Hub at Danske Bank, Belfast and Deloitte, Belfast. During the visit teachers had the opportunity to hear from Dr. Grainne Watson from Analytics Engine who gave them a fascinating overview of what Artificial Intelligence is (and isn't!) followed by presentations from a range of companies (Danske Bank, Microsoft, Deloitte, Power NI, Coca Cola) showcasing how Artificial Intelligence and Automation have impacted the way they work. The day was wrapped up with a presentation from Professor Norman Apsley on 4IR.
What the teachers said:
"It was great to hear from employers about what they are looking for in employees so that I can help prepare my pupils for the future and the working world. My classes want relevant and real examples when discussing technology and I will be able to give these when teaching different topics as these companies have given some context to different Digital concepts like neural networks, sensors, automations etc."
"The course included material about AI which is a component on the new Digital Technology specification and is something I have basically taught myself so it was great to get an insight into some experts in this area. The course discussed different technological advancements and made everything so relevant to today's society and the future."
"Innovation and design thinking is at the core of the T&D curriculum. Seeing it applied within a broad spectrum of industries and applications (not just manufacturing) was very useful. There was also lots of information for me to feed back to the careers team at my school as well as information about Catalyst specific events."
Useful Links
Please review all links to judge their suitability before using them with your class.
Careers Service NI The Careers Service provides an impartial careers information, advice and guidance service to help young people and adults make informed choices about their career paths.
Northern Ireland Skills Barometer – Skills in Demand This site provides a detailed understanding of the skill requirements for the Northern Ireland economy up to 2025. It aims to ensure that any skills gaps are identified and filled.
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32" cargo Hay Bale Bag 6150 cubic inch , 1000 denier Gray/Black.
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7312 Perkins Lake Rd Moyie Springs, ID 83845
(208) 267-1477
Ronnigers is a well established farm in the community and is under the 2nd generation in operation. Ronningers provides vegetables throughout the panhandle area and encourages you to come see them at the market or at their farm. They specialize in root vegetables, overwinter produce and in season greens, fruits, and small veggies.