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Lana Del Rey describes herself as a self-styled "gansgsta Nancy Sinatra". This attitude belies the Lake Placid native Lizzy Grant's choice of stage name and the personality she seeks to impart to her music.
The Magnetic Fields is just one of a few outlets for frontman Stephen Merritt's inspired songwriting. The indie-pop outfit recorded six eclectic albums starting in 1993, only breaking into mainstream recognition with 1999's three-disc 69 Love Songs.
The sounds of multi-instrumentalist Yann Tiersen are anarchical and break the constraints of form, yet each of his tracks have poignant and emotional melodies. Tiersen quickly abandoned the academy training of his early childhood, smashing his violin and adopting the electric guitar instead.
April was a great month for The Lumineers. In addition to releasing their hotly anticipated eponymous debut, they've played a tong of sold out shows across the US. Their open-hearted melodies, simple but raw lyrics, and rousing acoustic folk have earned them comparisons to Mumford and Sons, The Civil Wars, and the Avett Brothers.
Becoming a music titan has huge implications-- just ask John Mayer. The singer songwriter requires no introduction; his personal history, his personal life and especially his personal relationships are all rather public, thanks to the enormous media attention that the 34-year-old attracts.
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Almost every record you know that was a 1960s radio hit had a secret weapon — a crew of L.A. backing musicians known as "The Wrecking Crew." This group, which included the likes of Glen Campbell, Hal Blaine and Carol Kaye, helped artists ranging from the Partridge Family to the Beach Boys make great-sounding albums.
Joachim Cooder is no stranger to collaborations. Nor is he new to scoring soundtracks. Yet, Cooder's newest project combines his past experiences in an expected way. Son of legendary guitarist Ry Cooder, Joachim's passion for drums came from watching a band mate of his father's, Jim Keltner.
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Where Divinity Begins
Selected Poems
Where Divinity Begins is clearly poetry written out of necessity. There is nothing trivial here, nothing settled easily. Deborah DeNicola has an uncanny instinct to locate her poems at the heart of our human commerce so that the questions asked are always the big questions, and the truths revealed always are truths that can only be discovered through brave acts of the imagination. Her poems wear these gestures in the form of good, clear writing and sensuous detail.
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Where Divinity Begins is stunning sexy, jazzy, somber and steeply Gregorian by turns. The poems view the world through an eye that magnifies and transforms like a prism. The voice blooms deep within a womans psyche, and speaks of the human soul, its myths, arts, passions and ordinary objects. But most of all the poems sing, and music here becomes thought, prayer, the food that sustains us, carries us on our journeys.
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This book struggles with issues of isolation, lost love and friendships, desire, hope in terms that include classical and biblical allusions, painting, history what we might expect, yes but also counterpointed against tanning salons, beached whales and a variety of everyday events, for this is a poetry where the everyday is informed by those larger issues, and the larger issues given substance by the everyday. Where Divinity Begins explores the inner life and finds a place where courage, vision and musicthe poets voicebecome essential and lifesaving.
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Here are the details about the upcoming release on September 6 at 10 PM EST:
- The MFT release is on September 6 at 10 PM EST. You can attend the release party from 8-10 PM EST here in the forum for fun, games, and prizes! All the new sets and dies will be available September 6 at 10 PM EST.
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A simple layout, but I really wanted to who off the sweet, saluting girl. I thought the dog tag die-namic was a perfect fit for this hero card.
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Rockbox mail archiveSubject: RE: Re[2]: LOW_WATER and high bitrates
From: Nielsen Linus (ext) (Linus.Nielsen_at_elema.siemens.se)
Date: 2002-08-01
> Are we reading the data from disk and sending it to the mp3
Definitely the first one.
> How can I find the beginning of an mp3-frame (and find the header)?
You will have to search the bitstream for a frame sync word.
> If that is possible, I think we should update the
First of all, it would take the CPU a lot of time to search that data and
> The playing time should also be updated while playing the song.
What firmware are you using? We have been displaying play time for ages.
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What makes you think we read the whole file before playing it?
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KPMG Professor of Taxation; Director, Waterloo Centre for Taxation in a Global Economy
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- BA (University of Waterloo)
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My research develops a fuller understanding of the extent to which taxes affect corporate decision making. Through analysis of corporate data, I examine settings in which decisions may have been predictably altered in response to tax environments. Currently, I am particularly interested in the factors that influence the role of taxes in international operations.
Selected publications
- Vishal Baloria, Kenneth Klassen, and Christine Wiedman, 2018. "Shareholder activism and voluntary disclosure initiation: The case of political spending," Contemporary Accounting Research, forthcoming
- Vishal Baloria and Kenneth Klassen, 2018. "Supporting tax policy change through accounting discretion: Evidence from the 2012 elections," Management Science, forthcoming
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- Lisa De Simone, Kenneth Klassen, and Jeri Seidman, 2017. "Unprofitable affiliates and income shifting behavior," The Accounting Review, 92(3): 113-136
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- Kenneth Klassen, Petro Lisowsky, and Devan Mescall, 2016. "The role of auditors, non-auditors, and internal tax departments in corporate tax aggressiveness." The Accounting Review, v91(1): 179-205.
- Kenneth Klassen, 2016. "Auditing the Auditors: Tax Auditors' Assessments and Incentives." C.D. Howe Institute E-Brief. April 5.
- Kenneth Klassen, Stacie Laplante, and Carla Carnaghan, 2014. "A model of multinational income shifting and an application to tax planning with e-commerce." Journal of the American Taxation Association, v 36(2): 27-53.
- Leslie Berger, Kenneth Klassen, Theresa Libby, and Alan Webb, 2013. "Complacency and giving up across repeated tournaments: Evidence from the field." Journal of Management Accounting Research, v 25: 143-168.
- Kenneth Klassen and Stacie Laplante, 2012. "Are U.S. multinational corporations becoming more aggressive income shifters?" Journal of Accounting Research, v 50(5): 1245-1285.
- Kenneth Klassen and Stacie Laplante, 2012. "The effect of foreign reinvestment and financial reporting incentives on cross-jurisdictional income shifting," Contemporary Accounting Research, v. 29(3): 928-955.
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- Best Discussant Award, 2009 Journal of the American Taxation Association Conference
- Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC), "International tax planning and the link between Canadian corporate tax rates and business investment", with K. Markle, 2014 - 2018, $201,265
- Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC), "Effect of E-Commerce on Canadian Tax Revenues", with C. Carnaghan, 2005 - 2008, $123,836
- Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC), "E-Commerce and International Tax", with C. Carnaghan and J. Pittman, 2002 - 2005, $128,770
- Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC), "Stock Market Implications of Exercise of Executive Stock Options", with R. Sivakumar, 1999 - 2002, $45,750
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- American Taxation Association: various
- Member, CPA Canada Tax Policy Committee (formerly the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants Tax Policy Committee), from 2011
- Member, Governing Council, Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ontario, 2000-2002
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- Taxation (TAX) 614 - Accounting for Income Taxes
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Marisa Attard is an artist and illustrator who lives on the island of Malta. Her work often reflects the bright light and colours that are part of the Mediterranean climate. Her sense of humour comes through in her paintings of people who inhabit the world she keenly observes. The subjects of her paintings range from the humorous and quirky to the dark and serious. Her preferred medium is made up of layers of acrylic paint on a textured gesso base coupled with a collage of various papers, materials and found objects that add a certain tactile quality and depth to her paintings.
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Types of IRS Audits
Correspondence and office audits typically focus on itemized deductions for taxes, interest, charitable contributions, and medical expenses that were deducted. The IRS conducts these audits from several different service centers located throughout the U.S.
Field and large case audits focus on business income and expenses and are usually conducted at the taxpayer's home or office.
The IRS Audit Process
Most audits start with a letter from the IRS asking the taxpayer to contact the IRS to schedule an opening conference. The audit then focuses on information gathering and concludes with the issuance of a revenue agent's report (with a 30-day or 90-day letter) or a no change letter (or, in the case of a refund claim that is being audited, a claim allowance, disallowance, or partial disallowance letter).
Correspondence and office audits may not include an opening conference–so the IRS may skip straight to asking for specific information or answers. In some cases, the IRS may simply issue closing reports without conducting a full audit in these smaller cases–leaving it up to the taxpayer to note any disagreement with the IRS's findings.
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There are a number of legal, procedural, policy, and other requirements that must be followed by the IRS and the taxpayer during the course of the audit. It is imperative that the taxpayer follow and/or enforce these rules or, as a matter of strategy, not follow or enforce some of the rules.
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The Next Half-Century: Ways For the EEOC To Improve On How It Does What It Does
By Michael Moore and Amanda Fray · January 5, 2016 · 2016 Ark. L. Notes
In categories: Administrative Law, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Arkansas Law Notes, Constitutional Law, Corporate and In-House Counsel, Disability Law, Elder Law, Featured Story, Government Practice
I. Introduction
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission ("EEOC") has done a remarkable job in its first half-century developing an enforcement process that resolves hundreds of thousands of charges, and results in compensation and other relief to many employees. Perhaps just as remarkable, the way the EEOC goes about its job, in general terms, engages employers in the process and has a positive impact on employee relations. The EEOC estimates that approximately 200,000 individuals contact it for assistance each year, and nearly 90,000 of those individuals go on to file a charge.[1] In 2014, for example, the EEOC received a total of 88,778 charges. The EEOC filed 133 merit lawsuits in the same year and, in addition to these new filings, resolved 136 merit lawsuits[2] in the federal district courts for a monetary recovery of approximately $22.5 million.[3]
As well as the EEOC has done its job in the first half-century, there is always room for improvement. As the EEOC looks forward to its second half-century, it is worth taking a moment to examine the tools it has in place and consider whether some of these tools, and the manner in which they are used, should be adjusted to better fulfill the goals of the EEOC. Because a comprehensive discussion of each potential avenue for improvement is simply not feasible, this note will focus on two specific aspects of the EEOC process: investigation and conciliation. Specifically, it will discuss the ways in which increased transparency and direct contact between EEOC investigators and the parties could streamline both processes, lead to speedy resolution, and ultimately benefit everyone involved.
II. Investigation
A. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
The EEOC's investigative process is relatively simple. When it gets a charge in, the normal procedure is to send a written notice to the employer with a request to respond to a generally nonspecific, stock list of questions, depending upon the nature of the charge. There is normally very little attempt to establish personal contact or interviews by the EEOC early in the investigative process.
The EEOC has, however, developed and utilized a variety of approaches to facilitate its investigations after the initial charge is made and responses are submitted. These tools are all effective in certain circumstances, but their use seems to depend largely upon the preference of the individual investigator handling the charge.
- Simple phone calls. These allow the investigator to communicate with, and gather information through, the respondent or respondent's attorney.
- On-site investigations. The outlines of an on-site investigation are usually rather vague and look very similar to visits to company facilities by Wage and Hour Investigators. They may involve tours of the facility and interviews with company representatives.
- Fact Finding Conference. This tool is used by very few investigators, but is actually a very focused effort to reach a settlement of the charge.
- Written Requests for Further Information. This is an effective tool to narrow the issues for the charge so that irrelevant information is excluded from the investigation.
The EEOC also has generally been very good at sending predetermination letters to both charging parties and respondents. The letters state the position of the Commission, including why it believes the charge either has merit or is without merit, and asks the party to present any further information they have to support their position. This seems to be an especially important response to prepare by either a charging party or respondent. Charging parties who do not submit further information in response to such a letter, but who come up with additional evidence after they file suit are subject to significant cross-examination on this point. Respondents who fail to submit further information will be in a very difficult position during the conciliation process if there is a cause finding.
An internal evaluation of how the EEOC's investigative process could be improved is particularly important, as the adequacy of these investigations are largely self-governed and beyond the scope of judicial review. "The sole question for judicial review is whether the EEOC conducted an investigation. . . . [C]ourts may not review the sufficiency of an investigation—only whether an investigation occurred."[4]
The Second Circuit recently and specifically noted that "[t]he EEOC need not . . . describe in detail every step it took or the evidence it uncovered. As with the conciliation process, an affidavit from the EEOC, stating that it performed its investigative obligations and outlining the steps taken to investigate the charges, will usually suffice."[5] Given this broad discretion, continual evaluation of ways in which the EEOC's process may be improved is crucial.
While the EEOC's process has certainly been effective, it could nonetheless benefit from considering the methods used by other sister agencies. A review of other agencies similarly charged with implementing workplace regulations reveals that they generally allow for the quick disposal of claims, complaints or charges the agency is able to deem non-meritorious in the early stages of investigation. This determination is generally made after the investigator has direct contact with the charging party and/or the respondent. While the standard questionnaire distributed by the EEOC certainly provides beneficial information, it may be worth considering a more personal, even aggressive, approach; either by adopting new tools or rethinking the way in which the tools outline above are implemented. A brief outline of the processes in place at these sister-agency illustrates this point and offers specific examples of investigative techniques that may be of equal use in the EEO charge process.
B. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division[6]
The U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division ("WHD)") is responsible for ensuring that workers are properly paid for all hours worked. An employee or a third-party may initiate a complaint with the WHD by placing a call with its 800 number or visiting its website. The complaining party is then directed to the nearest WHD office, where he provides certain basic information such as his name, contact information, place of employment, type of work, and how and when he is paid. The complaint is then assigned to an investigator, who makes an initial determination about whether certain laws apply to an employer, and proceeds to investigate compliance.
While an investigator is not required to inform the employer of an investigation, they do, in many instances, give the employer notice that such an investigation is imminent. With or without such notification, "[t]he investigator has sufficient latitude to initiate unannounced investigations in many cases in order to directly observe normal business operations and develop factual information accordingly."[7] An investigator may also visit an employer to provide information about the application of, and compliance with, labor laws administered by the WHD.
Investigators do not typically disclose the reason for the investigation, and all complaints remain confidential. The investigation itself may consist of several different steps, including:
- Examining records to determine which regulations apply;
- Examining time cards or payroll records;
- Conducting private interviews with employees; and
- Meeting with the employer to go over any alleged violations of the law, discuss the results of the investigation and review steps required for compliance, if any.[8]
If, after the investigative process is complete, the WHD finds that wages are owed, it may supervise the repayment, enter into a settlement agreement, or initiate litigation. The independence WHD investigators are given to independently and informally investigate claims of a legal violation is something that could be equally beneficial in the investigation of an EEO charge. The standard questionnaire used by the EEOC provides helpful information, but only after an employer is often required to spend significant time providing relevant documents and developing a formal position statement. While this use of resources may certainly be necessary in meritorious cases, allowing preliminary, investigative conversations directly with the parties involved may help weed through and quickly dispose of charges that can be easily resolved.
C. National Labor Relations Board
The National Labor Relations Board ("NLRB") is responsible for "safeguard[ing] employees' rights to organize and [] determin[ing] whether to have unions as their bargaining representatives."[9] An employee or union may file a change with the NLRB alleging one of several unfair labor practices described in section 8 of the National Labor Relations Act. Board agents investigate the charge by gathering evidence or taking affidavits from parties and witnesses.[10] Their findings are evaluated by the Regional Director. Novel or significant cases may then also be reviewed by the Division of Advice in Washington D.C. When the evidence is sufficient to support a charge, the parties often move into settlement discussions. If no settlement is reached, the agency issues a complaint.
Issuance of the complaint leads to a hearing before an NLRB Administrative Law Judge (unless a settlement is reached in the interim).[11] The NLRB cannot assess penalties, but can seek make-whole remedies, such as reinstatement and backpay for discharged workers. Similarly, early discussions between the EEOC investigator and the decision makers might facilitate a speedy resolution.
D. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration ("OSHA") was created to "assure safe and healthful working conditions for working men and women by setting and enforcing standards and by providing training, outreach, education and assistance."[12] The initial OSHA complaint form asks for basic information, such as: the employer's name, site location, mailing address, the name of a management official, telephone number, type of business, and a description of the hazard, including its location, the number of employees potentially exposed or threatened, and whether the condition has been brought to the attention of the employer or another government agency.[13]
OSHA will then decide to investigate the complaint via an off-site investigation or an on-site inspection. An on-site inspection will likely result where the employee's written complaint contains at least one of the following:
- Detailed information indicating that a hazard creating physical harm or imminent danger likely exists;
- An allegation that someone has been physically harmed by a hazard that continues to exist;
- A complaint concerning either an industry or hazard formally prioritized by OSHA in one of its national or local emphasis programs;
- Alleged failure of an employer to adequately respond after receiving notice of an investigation;
- Allegations against an employer who has, within the past three years, engaged in "egregious" or "willful" violation of OSHA guidelines;
- A referral from a corresponding whistle blower investigation; or
- A complaint against a facility already scheduled for, or in the process of undergoing, and OSHA investigation.[14]
Where the hazard is ongoing or eminent, OSHA may telephone the employer and follow up with a fax or letter describing the alleged hazard. The employer then has five days to respond. If OSHA is not satisfied with that response, it will move to an on-site inspection. On-site inspections are prioritized based on the hazards presented, and then handled on a first-come-first-serve basis.[15]
The prioritization of legal violations that are allegedly ongoing and create the most risk to employees is a strategy that could create efficiency in the EEOC investigative process. The EEOC may also benefit from almost immediately giving respondents an opportunity to voluntarily remedy the alleged violation without going through the formal charge process. Through adoption of new tools or rethinking the way in which those currently available are used, the EEOC may increasingly be able to establish an amicable resolution of a charge early in the investigative process.
III. Conciliation
Similar to the investigative process, the conciliation process could benefits from an increased focused on communication and transparency. The conciliation process has caused more angst among participants in the EEOC process, and has caused more litigation involving the EEOC than possibly any other issue involving the EEOC's process. Many companies have responded to an EEOC lawsuit by alleging that the EEOC has not engaged in the statutorily mandated conciliation process. If the EEOC is to be completely honest, they have been rather rigid in their approach to the conciliation process, refusing to discuss any issue they deem a "merit" issue.
The exact level of conciliation required of the EEOC before it is permitted to file a complaint against the employer has been the topic of extensive litigation and created a split in authority among the federal circuits. This is partially due to the fact that the statute requiring conciliation states only that, if the Commission finds reasonable cause to think the charging party's allegations have merit, it must first "endeavor to eliminate [the] alleged unlawful employment practice by informal methods of conference, conciliation, and persuasion."[16] The statute does not provide specific requirements for the EEOC's conciliation obligation. As the EEOC describes it, "Conciliation is a voluntary process, and the parties must agree to the resolution . . . . The EEOC is required by Title VII to attempt to resolve findings of discrimination on charges through conciliation."[17] What this attempt must actually look like, however, continues to be hotly contested.
In April of 2015, the Supreme Court finally offered further guidance. In Mach Mining, LLC v. EEOC, the Supreme Court specifically considered whether and to what extent courts may review the EEOC's attempts to remedy unlawful workplace practices through informal methods such as conciliation, before filing suit.[18] The Court concluded that the conciliation requirements are limited and, similar to the courts' ability to review the instigative process, the level of judicial review available is minimal. [19]
The Mach Mining case began when a female petitioner alleged that Mach Mining refused to hire her as a coal miner due to her sex.[20] The EEOC investigated and found cause to believe the charging party, and several similarly-situated females, were the victims of discrimination.[21] The EEOC sent Mach Mining a letter containing its determination and inviting it to participate in informal methods of dispute resolution, including conciliation.[22] The letter stated that a Commission representative would soon "contact [them] to begin the conciliation process."[23] The record was silent on what happened next, until about one year later when Mach Mining received "a second later stating that 'conciliation efforts as are required by law have occurred and have been unsuccessful' and that any further efforts would be 'futile.'"[24]
In the subsequent litigation, Mach Mining contested the assertion in the EEOC's complaint that it had conciliated in good faith prior to filing suit and asked the court to review the overall reasonableness of the conciliation efforts, including whether the Commission had made a "sincere and reasonable effort to negotiate."[25] The EEOC, in response, moved for summary judgment on the issue, arguing that its conciliation efforts are not subject to judicial review and, in any event, were satisfied by the two letters sent to Mach Mining and included in the record.[26]
After conflicting opinions and subsequent appeals from the Southern District of Illinois and Seventh Circuit, the Supreme Court first noted that there is a "strong presumption" favoring judicial review of federal agencies, rebuttable only when a statute contains language indicating that Congress wanted the agency to be self-policing.[27] The Court pointed out that Title VII's conciliation requirement is mandatory, not precatory, stating that the Commission "shall endeavor to eliminate [an] alleged unlawful employment practice by informal methods of conference, conciliation, and persuasion."[28]
While this mandatory requirement was not disputed, the EEOC argued that the lack of any standard of review language in Title VII indicated that judicial review of the EEOC's conciliation efforts was not intended. As the EEOC's argument went, this lack of any "judicially manageable criteria with which to review the EEOC's efforts . . . demonstrate[d] [Congress's] intention to preclude judicial review."[29]
The Court disagreed, noting that, while the extent of judicial review is undoubtedly limited, the court could intervene if the EEOC, for example, declined to make any conciliation efforts at all and instead filed suit against an employer immediately after finding reasonable cause.[30] Such a maneuver would undoubtedly violate the conciliation required by Title VII and should be subject to at least minimal judicial review.[31] Moreover, the Court found that the statutory language does provide "certain concrete standards pertaining to what that endeavor [to conciliate] must entail."[32] Specifically,
the EEOC, to meet the statutory condition, must tell the employer about the claim—essentially, what practice has harmed which person or class—and must provide the employer with an opportunity to discuss the matter in an effort to achieve voluntary compliance. If the Commission does not take those specified actions, it has not satisfied Title VII's requirement to attempt conciliation. And in insisting that the Commission do so, as the statutory language directs, a court applies a manageable standard. [33]
While the Court did not doubt the EEOC's trustworthiness or fidelity to law, it nonetheless recognized "that legal lapses and violations occur, and especially so when they have no consequence. This is why the Court has so long applied a strong presumption favoring judicial review of administrative action."[34]
Having concluded that at least some level of judicial review is appropriate, the Court then set out to define the boundaries of that review.[35] The EEOC proposed only a facial examination of certain documents, a standard of review that would be satisfied by the "bookend" letters in this case: one announcing that conciliation efforts were to follow and one announcing that they had concluded.[36] Mach Mining, in contrast, argued for a much deeper analysis of the EEOC's efforts to conciliate, including consideration of whether the EEOC acted in good faith by (1) telling the employer the minimum award it would take to resolve the claim, (2) providing the factual and legal basis for its position, including the calculated basis for any monetary request, (3) refraining from take-it-or-leave-it offers, and instead going back and forth with the employer in order to allow consideration of each offer and counter-offer and appropriate time to respond.[37]
The Court disagreed with, and cited errors in the positions of, both parties.[38] First, the "bookend letters" relied on by the EEOC to establish that conciliation took place do not actually stand for that proposition.[39] "The first declares only that the process will start soon, and the second only that it has concluded. The two letters, to be sure, may provide indirect evidence that conciliation efforts happened in the interim . . . [b]ut suppose an employer contests that statement."[40]
In contrast, Mach Mining's in-depth review would undermine the intended flexibility evidenced in the language of Title VII's conciliation provision; for example, the EEOC is required only to "endeavor" to conciliate.[41] It is left entirely to the EEOC's discretion how to accomplish that mission or decide when conciliation has failed and a lawsuit must be filed.[42] Congress also granted the EEOC discretion over the pace and duration of conciliation efforts.[43] Finally, Mach Mining's standard of review could not be rectified with Title VII's confidentiality requirements, stating that "nothing said or done during and as a part of such informal endeavors may be made public by the Commission . . . or used as evidence in a subsequent proceeding without the written consent of the persons concerned."[44] As the Court pointed out, "the judicial inquiry Mach Mining proposes would necessitate the disclosure and use of such information in a later Title VII suit: How else could a court address an allegation that the EEOC failed to comply with all the negotiating rules Mach Mining espouses?"[45]
After noting the flaws with both proffered approaches, the Court settled on a middle ground: in order for the EEOC to meet its statutory demands, it
must inform the employer about the specific allegation, as the Commission typically does in a letter announcing its determination of 'reasonable cause.' Such notice properly describes both what the employer has done and which employees (or what class of employees) have suffered as a result. And the EEOC must try to engage the employer in some form of discussion (whether written or oral), so as to give the employer an opportunity to remedy the allegedly discriminatory practice. Judicial review of those requirements (and nothing else) ensures that the Commission complies with the statute. At the same time, that relatively barebones review allows the EEOC to exercise all the expansive discretion Title VII gives to it to decide how to conduct conciliation efforts and when to end them. And such review can occur consistent with the statute's non-disclosure provision, because a court looks only to whether the EEOC attempted to confer about a charge, and not to what happened (i.e., statements made or positions taken) during those discussions.[46]
Considering how each party can meet their obligations under the above standard, the Court noted that a sworn affidavit from the EEOC will generally suffice to show that it has attempted, but failed to achieve, conciliation.[47] "If, however, the employer provides credible evidence of its own, in the form of an affidavit or otherwise, indicating that the EEOC did not provide the requisite information about the charge or attempt to engage in a discussion about conciliating the claim, a court must conduct the factfinding necessary to decide that limited dispute."[48] Should the court be persuaded by the employer's evidence, the appropriate remedy would be to order the EEOC to undertake the efforts mandated by Title VII, rather than dismissal of the lawsuit altogether.
While the Mach Mining opinion offered some much-needed guidance, it has not entirely put this debate to rest.[49] Defense counsel has complained loudly about what they consider to be unrealistic tactics used by the EEOC in the conciliation process. The most prominent complaint is the above-mentioned refusal to talk about the merits of the case, even though in all settlement discussions in private litigation under Title VII, the parties will discount a claim in small or large part depending upon the relative merits. Defense counsel has also complained about the refusal to provide information by the EEOC regarding any subsequent employment or efforts at mitigation by a charging party. Obviously, if the matter went to litigation, this would be one of the first areas of a legitimate inquiry by a defendant. Nonetheless, in most cases, the EEOC seems at least hesitant to engage in such discussions. Finally, some charging party counsel have complained that they are left out of the conciliation process, and that if they were able to engage in discussions with a defendant, they would be able to get the matter resolved quickly.
It would seem that the conciliation process could be made more successful by drawing on some of the tools used by the EEOC during the investigation process. Obviously, unsuccessful conciliation results in a direct cost to the taxpayer, and significant direct and indirect costs to all of the litigants who will be involved in any subsequent lawsuit. A prompt resolution all parties can live with is, therefore, certainly a goal worth pursuing.
IV. Conclusion
The EEOC has certainly done a commendable job protecting the rights of employees, and often educating employers, in its first half-century of existence. Both of these goals, however, could be better served by an increased focus on early, direct and transparent communication in both the investigation and conciliation processes.
[1] See EEOC, Fiscal Year 2014 Performance and Accountability Report, http://www.eeoc.gov/eeoc/plan/2014par_performance.cfm.
[2] Merit suits "include direct suits and interventions alleging violations of the substantive provisions of the statutes enforce by the Commission and suits to enforce administrative settlements." EEOC Litigation Statics, FY 1997 through FY 2014, http://www.eeoc.gov/eeoc/statistics/enforcement/litigation.cfm.
[3] Id.
[4] EEOC v. Sterling Jewelers Inc., No. 14-1782, 2015 U.S. App. LEXIS 15986 (2d Cir. Sept. 9, 2015); see also EEOC v. Keco Indus., Inc., 748 F.2d 1097, 1100 (6th Cir. 1984); EEOC v. CRST Van Expedited, Inc., 679 F.3d 657, 674 (8th Cir. 2012).
[5] Id. at *11; but see EEOC v. Pierce Packing Co., 669 F.2d 605, 606 (9th Cir. 1982) (holding that the EEOC failed to conduct an adequate pre-suit investigation where it "obtain[ed] the results of [a two-week Department of Labor] investigation," and "did not conduct an independent investigation."); EEOC v. CRST Van Expedited, Inc., 679 F.3d 657, 674 (8th Cir. 2012) (holding that the EEOC did not fulfill its investigative obligation where it "did not investigate the specific allegations of any of the 67 allegedly aggrieved persons . . . until after the Complaint was filed.").
[6] United States Department of Labor, How to File a Complaint, http://www.dol.gov/wecanhelp/howtofilecomplaint.htm.
[7] United States Department of Labor, WHD Fact Sheet #44: Visits to Employers (January 2015), available at http://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/whdfs44.htm.
[8] Id.
[9] National Labor Relations Board, The NLRB Process, https://www.nlrb.gov/resources/nlrb-process.
[10] National Labor Relations Board, Investigate Charges, https://www.nlrb.gov/what-we-do/investigate-charges.
[11] National Labor Relations Board, The NLRB Process, https://www.nlrb.gov/resources/nlrb-process.
[12] United States Department of Labor, About OSHA, https://www.osha.gov/about.html.
[13] United States Department of Labor, Filing a Complaint, https://www.osha.gov/as/opa/worker/complain.html.
[14] United States Department of Labor, Federal OSHA Complaint Handling Process, https://www.osha.gov/as/opa/worker/handling.html.
[15] Id.
[16] 42 U.S.C. § 2000(e)-5(b).
[17] U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, What You Should Know: The EEOC, Conciliation, and Litigation, http://www.eeoc.gov/eeoc/newsroom/wysk/conciliation_litigation.cfm.
[18] Mach Mining, LLC v. EEOC, 135 S. Ct. 1645, 1649 (2015).
[19] Id. at 1656.
[20] Id. at 1650.
[21] Id.
[22] Id.
[23] Id.
[24] Id.
[25] Id.
[26] Id.
[27] Id. at 1651.
[28] Id. at 1651 (emphasis added) (alteration in the original).
[29] Id. at 1652 (internal alterations and quotations omitted).
[30] Id. at 1652.
[31] Id.
[32] Id.
[33] Id. at 1652.
[34] Id. at 1653-54.
[35] Id. at 1652.
[36] Id. at 1653.
[37] Id. at 1653-54.
[38] Id. at 1653.
[39] Id.
[40] Id. at 1653.
[41] Id. at 1654.
[42] Id.
[43] Id.
[44] Id. at 1655 (quoting 42 U.S.C. § 2000e-5(b)).
[45] Id. at 1655.
[46] Id. at 1655-56.
[47] Id. at 1656.
[48] Id. at 1648.
[49] For example, in light of the Mach Mining opinion, the EEOC has attempted to revive a claim and $4.7 million award against CRST Van Expedited Inc., arguing that the Eighth Circuit's previous dismissal of the case for failure to conciliate conflicts with the requirements offered by the Supreme Court opinion. See Ben James, CRST Fights EEOC Bid To Revive Sexual Harassment Claims, Law 360, http://www.law360.com/articles/684306/crst-fights-eeoc-bid-to-revive-sexual-harassment-claims; EEOC v. CRST Van Expedited, Inc., 679 F.3d 657 (8th Cir. 2012). The parties' previous dispute over the EEOC's obligation to conciliate was reshaped, but certainly not resolved, by the Mach Mining opinion. See also, EEOC v. OhioHealth Corp., No. 2:13-cv-780, 2015 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 84016 (S.D. Ohio June 29, 2015); EEOC v. JetStream Ground Servs., No. 12-cv-02340-CMA-KMT, 2015 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 131386 (D. Colo. Sept. 29, 2015).


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The design of a lens that modulates the geometric phase of an optical beam by manipulating its polarization is presented. To produce such a geometric phase element with a spatially varying phase function, one needs a wave plate with varying orientation. One can use subwavelength grooves to produce form birefringence, but the variation in orientation generally leads to branch points in the groove pattern. These branch points do not affect the phase of the traversing beam directly because the grooves are subwavelength. However, they do produce errors in the groove orientation, which indirectly leads to errors in the geometric phase function that is implemented. A design procedure is provided to compute the groove pattern for such a rotationally symmetric geometric phase element; and, with the aid of a numerical simulation, the effect of the branch points in the groove pattern on its performance is investigated.
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CIO weekly wrap-up: Launching a BI system, outsourcing, 2009 IT hiring
I hope everybody had a nice weekend! For those playing catch-up, here are the most recent stories from SearchCIO.com:
- Five questions to ask before launching a BI system — An economy in recession puts business intelligence (BI) on the top of the 2009 agenda. But CIOs will have to look at BI differently moving forward. Want five tips for getting it right? Read on.
- Economic downturn will hurt IT hiring in 2009 – Unfortunately, you knew this news was probably coming. A new survey shows fewer jobs, the possibility of layoffs, a flattening of salaries and a rise in the number of qualified IT job applicants ahead.
- Managing user adoption makes the most of a BI solution – A good case study for those looking to manage a BI solution adoption correctly: A user-friendly interface and superior architecture sold Meredith Corp. on a BI solution from MicroStrategy, but it was IT's rigorous "managed adoption" process that ensured people used it.
- Gartner picks top 30 countries for offshore IT outsourcing – Moving beyond outsourcing giants India and China, learn more about countries like Mexico, Poland and Vietnam, which have strengthened their offerings as outsourcing alternatives.


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There was once a time where Hollywood produced a movie about a super hero every year or two, but now there seems to be one or two super hero movies in theaters at any given time. And, since there are hundreds of credit cards offered for people of nearly every hobby, interest, and profession, there has to be a card out there that is ideal for every super hero, too.
With that in mind, here are five super heroes and the credit cards that they would likely carry in their wallets.
1. Superman
What credit card would someone want if they could fly anywhere in the world for free? How about one that offers competitive rewards and benefits at hotels, like the Hyatt Credit Card from Chase. New cardholders receive two free nights at any Hyatt hotel after spending $1,000 within three months of opening an account. This card also offers instant upgrades to Hyatt Gold Passport Platinum membership, which means that the Man of Steel will receive priority service, complimentary in-room Internet access and late checkouts. There is a $75 annual fee for this card and no foreign transaction fees.
2. The Incredible Hulk
Have you ever wondered what happens to Dr. Bruce Banner's wallet every time he turns into The Hulk and his clothing is ripped to shreds? It probably falls out and is left in the ruins of the subsequent destruction caused by the Hulk. It's got to be incredibly frustrating for Dr. Banner to have to report his credit card lost every time he transforms, only to find it later amid the rubble. He would likely find the Discover it Card's (see full review here) unique Freeze it feature helpful. It allows cardholders to temporarily suspend a card that has been lost or misplaced. If the card is later found, it can be reactivated just as easily. There is no annual fee for this card.
3. Batman
We can be sure that gazillionaire Bruce Wayne is wealthy enough to be invited to apply for the super-exclusive American Express Centurion Card, which is like a super-duper version of American Express's Platinum Card (see full review here). Bruce Wayne and his alter ego will enjoy all sorts of purchase protection policies as he is constantly buying, and destroying so many new gadgets. Mr. Wayne will also receive elite status in several airline, hotel, and rental car programs because it's really hard to imagine him flying in coach. Finally, this card is black and is made out of anodized titanium, which coordinates perfectly with his Batman suit.
4. Captain America
As a super soldier and a U.S. Army veteran, Captain America would likely be interested in the PenFed Promise Visa Card offered by the Pentagon Federal Credit Union. Just as Captain America, AKA Steven Rogers, has one-of-a-kind superpowers, the PenFed Promise is a unique and powerful credit card. It's got no fees, so he can fight injustice without worrying about being charged for foreign transactions, cash advances, balance transfers and even late payments.
5. Spiderman
Peter Parker's age is a bit tough to pin down. Although he was bitten by a spider at age 15, he was said to 17 when the character of Spiderman was first introduced. At age 18, however, he might be able to apply for the Journey Student Rewards card from Capital One (see full review here) based on his part-time job as a freelance photographer. (Remember, the CARD Act prohibits banks from issuing credit cards to anyone under 21 unless they have proof of income or a willing co-signer.) This card offers 1% cash back on all purchases, and a 25% rewards bonus when cardholders make on-time payments. So, students like Spiderman/Parker would be wise to demonstrate great responsibility when granted the great power of their own credit card.
Remember, always read the terms and conditions carefully as you comparison-shop for credit cards. And, if you do find a credit card that's super-charged to fit your needs, it's a good idea to check your credit before applying. Credit card applications generate hard inquiries on your credit report, which could ding your score, so you may want to see if it can handle a hit. You can pull your free annual credit reports at AnnualCreditReport.com and see your credit scores for free each month on Credit.com.
Note: It's important to remember that interest rates, fees and terms for credit cards, loans and other financial products frequently change. As a result, rates, fees and terms for credit cards, loans and other financial products cited in these articles may have changed since the date of publication. Please be sure to verify current rates, fees and terms with credit card issuers, banks or other financial institutions directly.
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Check the Leiden city map here.
Leiden: its location
Leiden is ideally located within a short travelling distance of major centres such as The Hague and Amsterdam. The city can also be reached easily by international visitors, with Schiphol just 20 minutes away and Rotterdam's smaller airport at 25 minutes distance. Leiden is within ten kilometres of Holland's North Sea coast, and the Green Heart of the Netherlands is also close at hand.
The shuttle buses of the Haagweg car park take you to your destination in the city.
By car
Leiden is located between the A4 and A44 motorways, which makes it easy to reach by car. The city centre is a pedestrian-only area, but visitors will find space for more than 3,000 cars in the many small and large car parks and garages spread around the periphery of the centre.
Haagweg car park (recommended for visitors)
Leiden's biggest car park is on the Haagweg, and provides full park-and-ride services to the city centre. During the daytime and in the evenings, shuttle buses will take you from the car park to all the main spots in the city – and bring you back, of course. Special arrangements can be made for groups, so that you can always be sure of transport to the city centre. For more information:www.stadsparkeerplan.com.
Public transport
Leiden is easy to reach by public transport. Trains from all directions stop at Leiden Central Station, and the city centre is just a short walk from the station. Or, if you prefer, there is a frequent bus service from the station to almost anywhere in the city.


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One of the things we are always told to do is review our bank statements for any transactions that look unusual or we don't remember making. If your bank/credit card details have been stolen, or your PC compromised, then it is possible money is being taken from your account on a regular basis. But those checks may no longer be able to spot fraudulent transactions if done online as malware writers are getting ever more clever at covering their tracks.
The latest tactic in a bid to delay you realizing money is missing is to actually modify the online bank statement you are viewing. So if your machine has been compromised the malware not only steals your bank details but also checks for when you access your account. Then the HTML is modified to cover up the transactions that shouldn't be there. As far as the user knows everything is as it should be and no further action is taken. It's only when you use a clean PC to check, get a paper statement, or find your account empty of funds, that the problem is found and then it's too late.
This statement shows a transaction of 53.94 Euros when actually 8,571.31 Euros was removed from the account. The balance has been changed by the trojan.
So far this technique of covering tracks has only been seen once in Germany and was found by security vendor Finjan, but the fact it has been used successfully means it can work.
The trojan used is called URLZone and it takes random amounts from an account to help to stop users seeing a pattern, but it also tracks those amounts and updates the statements every time the user logs in to check on their infected machine.
Read more at the Finjan Cybercrime Intelligence Report (PDF) and Wired.com
Matthew's Opinion
It's amazing how much effort is put into fooling the user into thinking nothing is wrong with their system or their bank account and all in the name of buying more time. The more time a malware writer has the more money they can squeeze out of a victim; and with a network of mules collecting the payments and transferring them to him/her they are well protected from the authorities.
The banks always say to watch your accounts closely and report malicious activity quickly as the funds can be cut off. This malware renders that advice useless as you just can't see the unusual activity anymore, although the image above does show a negative balance which I would spot as unusual. Not everyone checks their statements though, and when they do the focus is usually on how much money is left in the account and not the individual transactions of which there could be many.
I'm sure a lot of banks will be responding to this type of threat and altering the way in which statements are displayed to the user so that HTML modification has no effect. But individuals just need to be vigilante in keeping their PCs free of infection in the first place, something made easier by the recent release of Microsoft Security Essentials.


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I spent the last few months of 2017 working on a Women into Computing section for the Edinburgh Napier website.
The aim of the project was to promote Computing as an option for those either choosing their subjects when leaving school or considering a career change. As such, the Women into Computing section is aimed at both undergraduate and postgraduate markets. Continue reading "Women into Computing section for Edinburgh Napier"


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Blog Archives
Hot Rhythm Holiday 2018 – Austin, Texas
Austin, Texas has an amazing swing dance community and plays host to an entire weekend of Balboa and Collegiate Shag at their annual event Hot Rhythm Holiday – we're excited to be performing for TWO nights of live music, February 16 and 17, 2018! We'll be at the main dances each night from 8:15 p.m. to midnight. Be prepared for a bunch of new tunes, maybe some special guests, it's going to be a swell time. 😉 For more information, visit the HRH website and we'll see you soon, Austin!
I Heart Bal – September 2, 2017
Excited to be returning to Richmond, VA this weekend for I Heart Bal, a wonderful Balboa workshop weekend with this year's slogan of "Don't Stop BALievin'" and world-class Balboa instruction from Kelly Arsenault and Mickey Fortanasce, Chelsea Lee and David Lee, and Annabel Quisao and Michael Quisao. If you love swing music, unicorns, and awesome people, this is probably the event for you. See you soon, lovelies!
I Heart Balboa – September 3, 2016
If you like your Balboa events peppered with cats with laser beam eyes, dinosaurs, world-class instruction, and lots of foodie restaurants, join us for a fun, nerdy weekend of Balboa dancing and instruction at I Heart Balboa in Richmond, Virginia. The event runs September 2-4, 2016 and we'll be performing at the Saturday night dance on September 3, 2016 – we are excited to be back to perform for their second year!
Dogtown Dance Theater
109 West 15th St
Richmond, VA
Time: 8:30 p.m. to midnight
Admission: For more information, visit the I Heart Balboa website.
July 9, 2016 at Bearden Music Series, Charlotte, NC
We are honored to be asked by Mecklenburg County Parks and Recreation to be a part of the Bearden Music Series again this year, after having a fantastic turnout at last year's outdoor concert. We'll be performing a free concert on July 9, 2016 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Bearden Park, a lovely outdoor space admidst the tall buildings of uptown Charlotte.
Bring a lawn chair or blanket and some summer eats (or pick up dinner from one of the food trucks) and relax under the sunset and stars during the concert, or take advantage of the dance floor and a free swing dance lesson by Gottaswing Charlotte on the first band break.
Bearden Park
300 S. Church St.
Charlotte, NC
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Admission is FREE.
See you soon, Charlotte!
New Videos!
Through the magic of iPhone technology, a special gadget, and a mic stand, we've acquired 7 new videos from our performance at the Triangle Swing Dance Society dance at the Carrboro Century Center on March 19, 2016 – we hope you enjoy the new videos!
Whistle Stop 2015 – Purdue University
On November 13, 2015, the band will take its longest road trip to date, to West Lafayette, Indiana for Purdue University's annual swing dance workshop weekend, Whistle Stop 2015! We'll be performing on Friday and Saturday night at the main dances for the event on Purdue University's campus. We'll also have some free time on Saturday – what does one do in West Lafayette? If you have any suggestions, drop us a line!
For more information about the event (hosted and organized by Purdue Night Train, the university's swing dance club), visit the event Facebook page, which is serving as the event website – they have a great lineup of instructors and The Fried Bananas will be dishing out the tunes for the late night dances.
All Balboa Weekend 2015
We are excited to be returning to All Balboa Weekend for our third year at the grandaddy of all Balboa events and home to the American Classic Balboa Championships! Join us in Independence, Ohio on Saturday, June 13, 2015 from 9:00 p.m. to midnight for a grand evening of shuffling, competitions, and classic swing era tunes. For more information on this event, including an entire weekend of classes taught by some of the best Balboa dancers in the world, please visit the All Balboa Weekend website.
Two Dates at Common 414 in May!
We are so happy to be returning to Common 414, Raleigh's 1920's-themed cocktail bar, for another double header in May. We'll be performing May 3 and May 17, 2015 (both are Sunday nights) from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Come relax and drink a cocktail on one of Common 414's many comfy couches or bring your dance shoes and cut a rug in front of the band. There's plenty of room for everyone!
Hot Rhythm Holiday in Austin, Texas – January 17, 2015
The Mint Julep Jazz Band will be performing at Austin, Texas' unique and awesome event, Hot Rhythm Holiday, a weekend of dances, workshops, and live music focusing on the dances Balboa and Collegiate Shag. This is the band's first fly-out gig and we're excited, but hope everything goes well at the airport. Cross your fingers for no delays! Once we get there on January 17, we hope we'll have the afternoon to explore a Austin a bit before we perform at The Fed that night. We'll be sharing the stage with Austin's own Thrift Set Orchestra for four sets of live music at the Saturday night dance!


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Totally renovated 3 bedroom 2 1/2 bath half-duplex is located in a prime Kitsilano location. New flooring, new kitchen, new appliances, new bathrooms, new painting, new lights, new deck. The main floor features formal living and dining rooms, and a huge family room, which opens onto a peaceful back yard with large covered patio that is perfect for family bbqs. This home has been well maintained and is move in ready. large 1 car garage. An easy walk to the new Arbutus green way, Broadway shopping, and City Market. this home is perfect for a young family or a down-sizing couple. Open house Sat 18th 2-4 pm,
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Today was a long day. I took a half day from work to see Little Miss's Halloween Parade as I missed last year. I worked the other half from home. First, I helped some of the kids get ready in their costumes and then watched as they paraded around the parking lot area of the school. They were all just the cutest things ever. Then, there was a big party with lots of food and drink, but it was much more organized than I expected.
After, I took Little Miss home early from school. We ate lunch, and then she took a reluctant nap. After she woke up, I wrangled her into her costume. At this point, she decided she no longer wanted to be a pirate. She was quite cranky all day today. Once we got to my parents' house, she was all in pirate mood once again at least.
On the way to my parents', we stopped in my work to show off the costume (and beg for candy). So, she started the night with a nice bag full of loot. When we got to my parents' house, Sister, Nephew and Brother-in-Law showed up shortly after that. We all had dinner and then got ready to go trick or treating. Last year, Little Miss got the concept, but it was a lot of walking for her little legs and the big kids ran ahead so fast. This year, she could keep up with the big kids (well, nephew anyway). She was allowed one piece of candy and then I changed her into her pjs for the ride home. She couldn't wait to show Husband all her candy and tell him about her night. Then, she was pretty agreeable to brushing her teeth and going straight to bed. I have no doubt we'll all sleep well tonight.
The above photo is the best I could do especially considering those kids didn't sit still for a single second. Good thing we have some from the week before, and we have plenty of pictures of them separately.


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Rockbox mail archiveSubject: RE: Shuffle playlists (sometimes)
From: Henri DAVID (hdavidlists_at_free.fr)
Date: 2003-03-07
yes this would be nice !!!
i think (4.) is a bit wierd.... and that (2 would be simpler (4.)
i like the idea of (2.), like playlists with an extension .m3ur for instance
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Global System for Mobile Communications
- It is 2G Technology
GSM is a circuit-switched technology
Uses GMSK [Gaussian Minimum Shift Keying] Modulation
- It supports FDMA & TDMA
- It uses SIM card so u can easily switch your SIM card between phones
- International roaming is easier on a GSM network
- In GSM every user requires a separate frequency channel for communication
- GSM accounts for 80% of total mobile phone technologies market
- The Frequency Band(range) in GSM
The frequency of the carrier is very important, because it determines the Size, power, efficiency of your mobile phones.
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Radio Frequency - RF Spectrum
The RF spectrum is classified according to the applications of the spectrum in different service areas. The classification of the RF spectrum is given in below table along with the associated applications in communication system.
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Digital Microwave Communication
Concept of Digital Microwave Communication
Digital microwave communication is a way of transmitting digital information in atmosphere through microwave or radio frequency (RF).
The baseband signal can also be modulated directly to microwave frequency, but only phase shift keying (PSK) modulation method is applicable.
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