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Paula Kensington – CEO
Paula is passionate about empowering others; it's in her DNA.
Winding the clock back, Paula's mission to help others take life by the reigns likely stemmed from her own eager start on the corporate ladder. Leaving school at 16, she was determined to start her adult life as early as possible and leave behind the tough lessons she'd learned in the school yard. Little did she know that standing up to young bullies in the classroom would be a valuable skill to conjure later in boardrooms the world over.
Her corporate career has seen Paula navigate award-winning success through seizing chance, working damn hard and, of course, the invaluable support of her initial mentors. A veteran CFO, Paula has donned a suit for 25+ years holding senior executive positions across large multinationals and smaller ASX listed businesses. The result? Witnessing the same challenges across every business no matter the size, sector, or perceived complexity – she quickly realised that although the problems could be diverse, solutions were often similar.
Aside from the commonalities, her experience at executive and board level allows Paula to see – and communicate – the importance of big picture strategy. A skill she discovered is not limited to finance, for it has laid the foundation of all her endeavours. Her super-powers are being decisive, simplifying the complex and unleashing the extraordinary in others. Her boundless energy and inspiring motivation is contagious with those whom she connects and works with.
The lightbulb moment came when she realised that the value amongst all this was in fact her and not in the company she worked for. And she has been helping people realise this ever since. From penning whitepapers to giving keynotes and developing mentoring programs; Paula harnesses her extensive experience to help others to become more, see more and do more.
It is perhaps the lack of female role models in her formative years that prompted her to seek and surround herself with inspiring women and later, culminated in her becoming a role model herself.
From founding PK Advisory and CFO Conversations in 2018 to becoming the CEO of the LBD Group not long after in 2019, it doesn't take a detective to spot the pattern. The traits which seep through all of Paula's business ventures are the same, connecting and empowering others. It is her contagious enthusiasm and passionate belief in people that inspires them to become spirited, determined, and more valuable contributors to their organisations and towards personal goals – whatever they may be.
Practicing what she preaches, she's never quite finished… Engrained in her is the importance of 360 degree views across business, self, and the need to evolve and adapt with the worlds ever mutating landscape. This drew her to step up as CEO at LBD with great excitement as she plans to take it, and its members, to the next level.
So, what's in store for LBD, and you as members? Support, growth, adaptation and a little fun. Because when women are supported, empowered and encouraged to always be bigger, better and stronger – everyone succeeds. Globally.
Paula works with a small number of mentees every year and places fill up very quickly. For further information, and to ensure you don't miss out on this invaluable business tool, email email@example.com
Paula is a regular contributor to The LBG Group blog. To read some of Paula's thoughts click here
Janine Garner – Founder
As a trusted adviser, high growth entrepreneur and business leader with over twenty years international experience working on some of the world's best retail and consumer brands, Janine Garner is one of Australia's most thoughtful experts on leadership, belief and collaboration. An author, speaker and motivator, Janine is passionate about the return to open and transparent corporate relationships, the power of commercial collaboration in future proofing careers and businesses and the opportunity that exists when we network to build transformational connections that will drive influence, personal positioning and impact.
Janine is the founder of the LBDGroup and a Partner at Thought Leaders Global. Janine works with leaders, entrepreneurs and thought leaders in all walks of business teaching them to connect, contribute and collaborate to build their commercial success.
Janine spent 20 years working across the world in corporate marketing roles for some of the world's best brands including Ralph Lauren, Oroton, Jaeger, Sainsbury's Homebase and Citizen Watches. Her corporate career saw her launching, rejuvenating and driving business growth and shareholder value along with award winning marketing campaigns and strategies.
She is the author of the Wiley internationally published book, "From Me To We – Why commercial collaboration will future proof business, leaders and personal success", a practical handbook filled with tools, ideas and suggestions for opening up to a smarter way of business thinking which will position you well for future commercial success.
With a Bachelor of Science in Management and Business Administration, Janine is the winner of an International Stevie Award, a Top 10 finalist in the DARE Magazine Daredevil Awards and was listed in 2013 as one of Australia's "Most Inspiring Women" by Madison Magazine. In July 2016 Janine received an Honorary Doctorate of Science degree from her university in the UK.
Janine is a sought after keynote speaker, mentor and advisor. She writes every week for her own blog and is a regular commentator in the business print and on-line media, including The Huffington Post, CEO Magazine, Success Magazine, BRW, Women's Agenda, AIM and The Australian and regularly appears on TV and radio. Janine is also the founder of Australia's first gift giving circle, the First Seeds Fund, committed to reducing the impact of poverty and abuse in Australian communities with a focus on women and children.
Her client list is wide-ranging and diverse and includes the IT, banking & finance, law, retail, property and fitness industries. Examples include Hewlett Packard Enterprise Australia, CBRE, Cisco, Department of Defence, Clayton UTZ, Servcorp, Think Tank Media, Fernwood Fitness, Bras 'n Things, Scentre Group and APSMA.
Janine has published her second book "Its Who You Know" which is now a best seller.


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Though wise men at their end know dark is right,
Good men, the last wave by, crying how bright
Wild men who caught and sang the sun in flight,
Grave men, near death, who see with blinding sight
And you, my father, there on the sad height,
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Thank you, Jeff. You've brought me a little comfort, my having read your entry today. You helped me understand why I've found myself crying on and off since I heard about Matt. I too, must've had the luxury of keeping the reality of his fate just far enough away from my heart so that it wouldn't hurt too deeply. Now it has, and I'm surprised at how acutely I'm feeling it. I, like you, believed Matt to have died in captivity. But only today does it feel like he died.
Reading the articles in the Cincinnati Enquirer have been particularly poignant, seeing the faces and reading sentiments from people we heard about so often over the past few years: Pastor Snook, Bob Proud, and of course Carolyn and Keith Maupin.
There wasn't a thought in my head that there was any more camaraderie to be experienced from the AS FAR AS WE KNOW collaboration, and even if I had the thought, I certainly wouldn't think it'd be this. I didn't think Matt's remains would ever be found. But they're really going to bring him home. Can you imagine? The family, the town, the Army, have many difficult moments coming in the next few weeks. How Carolyn and Keith will move forward, I do not know. I hope knowing Matt's at rest brings them comfort. As Carolyn said, at least they can't hurt Matt now.
I keep thinking of Keith Maupin taking up a razor and finally shaving his beard, and what that moment will mean to him. They're bringing his son home, and that's all he wanted.
Thank you, Christina. It feels strange to be in something of a vaccuum while experiencing this ending. When a reunion of the cast was suggested over email, I thought it would probably be too much for me. Now, though, I think it would be just right.
I think about everyone in Bethel too, particularly the Maupins. We should do something for them, even if it ends up being a drop in the buckets of support they must be receiving right now.
Personally, I'm not sure a cast reunion of sorts is for me. We'll see on that one.
As to the people of Batavia, I've never taken more seriously their actions, sentiments and support. They are the very definition of "community".
I'm with you on both points, Christina.
I think some small part of us always keeps hoping, when there is any possible chance to. Our intellect can compile a convincing argument, substantiate its points, talk sagely about wisdom... but we still hope, even when we won't admit it to ourselves. I'm not surprised you're feeling so overwhelmed by this. You lived with him, or a version of him, for over two years. You're a loving person and good artist; of course you became attached to what you knew of the real person. And that voice of hope kicked in, that maybe this time there would be a happy ending. I'm saddened for his family's loss, and that of so many other families tonight.
Thank you, Patrick. I've come to believe -- through this work and through watching my mom do her job -- that everyone's sympathy and caring can influence even the most remote circumstances. So at least insofar as that's true, our feelings can help the Maupins. Your feelings, of course, help me very much. Thank you again.

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KBS Music Bank – 1 February, 2013
The winner of K-chart this week was the handsome boys of CN Blue with "I'm Sorry," beating the beautiful Girls Generation with "I Got A Boy". Congratulations CN Blue!
This week was the exciting comeback stage of Sistar 19 showing of their cute sides with "A Girl In Love" and their sexy side with "Gone Not Around Long." Also Super Junior's sub-unit Super Junior-M had their comeback and members Zhou Mi and Henry were a pleasure to see performing with the boys again!
Other exciting performances today were by Infinite H, Nine Muses, Speed, Boyfriend, DMTN, VIXX and many more.
Next week will feature the comeback performances by Huh Gak.
Enjoy the performances below. Congratulations once again to CN Blue!
CN Blue Winning K-Chart
CN Blue – "I'm Sorry"
Girls Generation – "I Got A Boy"
Super Junior-M – "Breakdown"
Sistar 19 – "A Girl in Love" + "Gone Not Around Long"
INFINITE H – "Special Girl"
Nine Muses – "Dolls"
Boyfriend – "I Yah"
SPEED – "It's Over"
DMTN – "Safety Zone"
VIXX – "On and On"
2Yoon – "24/7"
Tiny-G – "MINIMANIMO"
Super Junior-M & Sistar 19 Backstage
CNBlue and Girls Generation Backstage
Huh Gak Comeback Next Week


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The animator, executive producer, animation director, storyboard artist, producer, and creator of the hit animated series, "The Fairly OddParents" and "Danny Phantom", lives here. He was also a part-time actor in the 1980's. He purchased the 8-bed, 6.5-bath, 5,188 sq ft home in August of 2003 for $730K, according to public records.
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Sanjay Kishan Kaul, J.
1. The petitioner was married to respondent No. 2 on 04.11.2003. The parties set up their matrimonial home in U.K. as the petitioner was already working there since November, 2000. A child was born out of the said wedlock Ms.Elina who is now three and a half years old. Respondent No. 2 also started working in U.K. The petitioner and respondent No. 2 acquired the status of permanent residents of U.K. in the year 2004 prior to the birth of the child on 20.02.2006. The child acquired British passport though the parents continued to hold Indian passports.
2. The pleadings in the present petition show that there were some problems in the marriage.
3. The allegation of the petitioner/husband is that respondent No. 2/wife failed to take care of the child and was also not able to attend to her work properly while on the other hand respondent No. 2 alleges that it is the petitioner who was least helpful and, in fact, needed psychiatric attention. It is, however, not necessary to go into all the details of allegations and counter allegations as the scope of the present proceedings is limited inasmuch as that the petition has been filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for a direction to respondent No. 2 to produce the minor child and for grant of custody of the child to the petitioner. The facts leading up to this litigation are being further set out hereinafter.
4. It is the own case of the parties that there was a plan to visit India and respondent No. 2 along with the minor child departed from U.K. for India on 12.09.2008. The petitioner arrived at New Delhi, India on 10.10.2008. The petitioner left for U.K. on 14.10.2008. The petitioner claims that respondent No. 2 was supposed to join him in his family house at New Delhi once he arrived in India, but respondent No. 2 was not willing to do the same. It is alleged that father of respondent No. 2 told the petitioner that he should see a psychiatrist in India and have a medical report prepared about his mental health. The petitioner claimed that he was even willing to undergo that provided it was conducted by a neutral doctor which was not acceptable to respondent No. 2 and her father. Respondent No. 2 and the child were supposed to leave for U.K. on 09.11.2008, but Respondent No. 2 got the tickets cancelled on 07.11.2008 and thus the child and respondent No. 2 did not join back the petitioner at their matrimonial home in U.K. The aforesaid resulted in the petitioner initiating proceedings before High Court of Justice, Family Division, U.K. on 25.11.2008 seeking an order that the minor be made a ward of the Hon'ble Court and a direction be passed for respondent No. 2 to return the minor child to the jurisdiction of that Court. On 26.11.2008, Hon'ble Mr. Justice Munby of the said High Court directed that respondent No. 2 should cause the minor child Ms.Elina to be returned to the jurisdiction of England and Wales within 14 days of the service of the said order and that the child should thereafter be forbidden (whether by herself or by instructing or encouraging any other person) from causing or permitting the minor to be removed from the jurisdiction of England and Wales without permission of a Judge of the said Court. A direction was also passed for the passports and other international travel documents in respect of the minor child to be handed over within 72 hours of the return of the minor to the solicitors of the petitioner and the same would not to be released to either party without permission of a Judge of the said High Court. Respondent No. 2, however, did not oblige. The present proceedings were filed soon thereafter in December, 2008.
5. The claim of the petitioner is that the parties had set up their matrimonial home in Scotland and thereafter in England and were subject to jurisdiction of U.K. since the year 2003. The parties worked for gain in U.K. and the minor child was holding a British passport with parents acquiring permanent resident status in U.K. It is thus pleaded that the status of the minor child in India is of an illegal migrant in view of the directions passed by the English courts and the child should be returned to that jurisdiction. This plea is predicated on the Principle of Comity of Courts as in matters relating to matrimony and custody, the law of the place which has the closest connection with the well-being of the spouses and the welfare of the offsprings of marriage must govern the said disputes. It was contended by learned Counsel for the petitioner that the factum of respondent No. 2 and the child coming to India with the consent of the petitioner would make no difference since the consent was to visit India and thereafter come back in November, 2008. The conduct of respondent No. 2 in cancelling her ticket and refusing to come back to U.K. would amount to improper retention of the child outside the jurisdiction of the Court which was entitled to deal with such custody matters and that too despite the directions passed by a competent court. The petitioner claims to have moved promptly in the matter both before the Court in England and thereafter before this Court.
6. Learned Counsel for the petitioner sought to draw strength from the observations of the Supreme Court in Mrs. Elizabeth Dinshaw v. Arvand M. Dinshaw and Anr. : AIR 1987 SC 3 where it was emphasized that in matters of custody of the minor children, the sole and predominant criterion is what would best serve the interest and welfare of the minor. It was observed that courts in all countries are bound to ensure that a parent does not gain advantage by any wrongdoings like removing children from one country to another. A reference was made to the judgment in Re: H. (infants) (1966) 1 All ER 886 where the mother had removed the children to England without approval of the New York Court and without having consulted the father though they were residing in New York. It was held that the children were American children and that the American court was the proper court to decide the issue of custody.
7. In Smt. Surinder Kaur Sandhu v. Harbax Singh Sandhu and Anr. : (1984) 3 SCC 698 orders had been passed by the Court in England regarding custody of the minor child. The parents were Indian citizens, but after marriage had settled in England. The child was a British citizen by birth. The father brought the child to India and the mother obtained an order from the English court directing the father to deliver the custody of the child to the mother and on that basis a writ petition was filed in the High Court in India for production and custody of the child. It was held that English courts have the most intimate contact with the issue and jurisdiction and the custody should be given to the mother instead of father, natural guardian in the circumstances of the case. A reference was also made to the judgment in Kuldeep Sidhu v. Chanan Singh and Ors. : AIR 1989 Punjab and Haryana 103. The children and parents were Canadian citizens and an order was passed by the Supreme Court of Ontario (Canada) granting interim custody to the mother. The unauthorized removal of the children from Canada to India by the father was held to be improper and the order of the Canadian Court was directed to be honoured.
8. In the end a reference was made to Dhanwanti Joshi v. Madhav Unde : (1998) 1 SCC 112. In the facts of that case, the effect of international norms regarding applicability of judgments of US courts on Indian courts was considered and it was found that the same was subject to paramount consideration of welfare of child. The order of US court granting custody of the child to the respondent was held not binding on Apex Court as the child was well settled with the mother. The Hague Convention of 1980 on 'Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction' was examined to which India was not a signatory. It was observed that the court to which the child was removed could conduct summary enquiry and the court would return the child to the country from which the child had been removed unless such return could be shown to be harmful to the child. The overriding concern, however, remains the child's welfare. If the courts are moved promptly, then those aspects can be considered by the court from whose jurisdiction the child had been removed.
9. Learned senior Counsel for the respondent has strongly opposed the prayer made by the petitioner on the ground that the minor child's health, safety and morals would be seriously hampered if the custody of the minor child is handed over to the petitioner. The custody is of a female child of a tender age and thus it is pleaded that removing her from the custody of the mother and handing her over to the petitioner would not be in the interest of the minor child specifically in view of the provisions contained in Section 6 of the Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956. The orders passed by the High Court of Justice are stated to be ex parte and on concealment of material facts by the petitioner and thus it cannot be enforced against respondent No. 2 or the minor child Ms.Elina. It has been pointed out that the parents continue to be Indian citizens and the child has been issued a British passport only on account of birth. The order is only an interim one relating to interim custody of the child until further orders. It is alleged that respondent No. 2 and the child were subjected to the worst forms of cruelty.
10. Learned senior Counsel for the respondent No. 2 relied upon the observations made in Sarita Sharma v. Sushil Sharma (2000) 3 SCC 14. In the said matter, the mother had removed the children from USA despite orders of the court of that country. It was observed that a female child should ordinarily be allowed to remain with the mother so that she can be properly looked after and in the given facts of that case proper care was being given to the children in India and thus in spite of the order passed by the Court in USA it was held that it would not be proper to hand over the custody of the children to the respondent and permit him to take the children to USA. Suppression of material facts from the court would make the order of a foreign court not binding on the Indian Court.
11. A reference has also been made to a Division Bench judgment in Paul Mohinder Gahun v. State of NCT of Delhi and Ors. : 113 (2004) DLT 823 (DB) where it was observed that in view of what has been stated in Sarita Sharma v. Sushil Sharma's case (supra) the courts in this country cannot be guided entirely by the fact that one of the parents had violated an order passed by a competent court abroad. The legal position was stated to be consistently in favour of the courts determining the issue regarding custody of the minor child, question of conflict of laws and jurisdictions and orders passed by foreign courts granting custody to one or other parent thus take a backseat. It was observed that a girl child of tender age is bound to shape better in the care of the mother.
12. A reference was also made to Rajesh K. Gupta v. Ram Gopal Agarwala and Ors. : (2005) 5 SCC 359 where it has been observed that in such habeas corpus petitions, the principle consideration for the court is to ascertain whether the custody of the child can be said to be lawful or illegal and whether the welfare of the child requires that the present custody should be changed and the child should be left in the care and custody of someone.
13. We have given considerable thought to the matter as the issue is one of best interest of the child, who is of a tender of three and half years and, at present, is with respondent No. 2/mother at Delhi. We have also taken note of the orders passed by the High Court of Justice of England and Wales.
14. In our considered view, the important fact to be taken note of is that both the parents had set up their matrimonial home in U.K. from 2003 onwards - earlier in Scotland and then in England. The allegations against each other in the petition and the counter affidavit are of a serious nature. The petitioner has alleged that the mother was not taking care of the child and she was doing a job which also she could not perform successfully and thus had to leave the job. Respondent No. 2/mother on the other hand has made serious allegations about neglect by the petitioner as a husband and even in respect of the physical handing of the child. The allegations reflect that it is a no holds barred fight in respect of the conduct of the parties while they were residing in U.K. for five years. The determination of truth of these allegations would become necessary while considering the aspect of custody of the minor child. All the relevant evidence in this behalf arising from main allegations made by one against the other would be available in U.K.
15. The parties have filed documents and the Respondent No. 2/mother even with the synopsis has tried to slip in documents, an aspect which we fail to appreciate. The parties continued to live, cohabit, work for gain and bring up the child together in the U.K. The child is holding a British passport and both the parents have permanent resident status in the U.K. In such a situation, it can hardly be said that any court other than the courts in the U.K. would best serve the ends of justice for determining the allegations and counter allegations between the parties.
16. We are conscious of the fact that in view of the observations made by the Supreme Court and judgments referred to aforesaid, it is the interest of the child which is paramount. The interest of the child is always to have the benefit of company of both the parents. However, where such an ideal situation is not possible, the question would arise as to which of the parents is in a better position to look after the child. It is no doubt true that the child in the present case is a female child and as observed by the Supreme Court in Sarita Sharma v. Sushil Sharma's case (supra) and by a Division Bench of this Court in Paul Mohinder Gahun v. State of NCT of Delhi and Ors. case (supra), normally a child may be better taken care of by the mother, but then this in turn depends on the conduct of the parents. The facts in the present case, to some extent, are akin to the facts of Smt. Surinder Kaur Sandhu v. Harbax Singh Sandhu and Anr. case (supra) where both the parties were settled in England and the child was born and brought up in England and had British citizenship. In the facts of that case also, a plea was advanced on behalf of the mother that she had no relatives in England and the child would have to live alone and in dismal surroundings in England. However, since the parents set up their matrimonial home in England where both the husband and wife were working, it was held that courts in England would best determine the aspect of custody of the child. We can draw strength from the observations made in the aforesaid judgment that in matters relating to matrimony and custody, the law of that place must govern the parties which has the closest connection with the well- being of the spouses and the welfare of the offsprings of marriage. The present case is not one where the wife is an uneducated lady, who is married and has just gone to a foreign country where she has been unable to settle down. Both the parties are well-educated and were gainfully employed though the mother may have give up her job subsequently. The child is a British citizen by birth. The allegations and counter allegations of the parties against their personal conduct have all happened in the U.K. and thus it is in those courts that interest of the parties would be best taken care of.
17. It is no doubt true that the visit of the mother and the child to India was with the consent of the petitioner. The custody of the child with the mother is not illegal. However, this visit was on the premise of a return to the U.K. in November, 2008 which did not materialize. Once the High Court of Justice has directed that the child be produced, in our considered view, the retention of the child in India would be unlawful though it may not have been illegal at the inception.
18. We must also take note of the fact that the learned Judge in England has not directed that the custody of the child should be handed over to the petitioner and all that is required is that respondent No. 2 should go back with the child to the U.K. and the court in the U.K. would examine as to who is best suited to have the custody of the child and make necessary enquiry in that behalf. Respondent No. 2 can hardly have a grievance in this behalf since she has not been asked to go in unfamiliar surroundings but to a place where she has lived and worked for gain. The jurisdiction of a competent court cannot be ousted in this manner by continuing to abstain from those proceedings and the principle of Comity of Courts, in our considered view, requires respondent No. 2 and the child to join proceedings in U.K.
19. Learned Counsel for the petitioner, on instructions from the petitioner, has fairly stated that to facilitate a proper adjudication no adverse action would be prayed before the courts in England and Wales on the ground that till now respondent No. 2 has not joined those proceedings and not brought the child back to jurisdiction of those courts. Not only that, an offer was made that both the respondent No. 2 and the child can stay in the house and would be provided the same monetary facilities as were being provided earlier apart from the fact that once they come back, the courts in England and Wales would be competent to deal with even that aspect of maintenance. We may note that this offer had also been put to learned Counsel for respondent No. 2 but on instructions he informed us that respondent No. 2 was not willing to oblige.
20. We may notice the observations in para 9 of the judgment in Mrs. Elizabeth Dinshaw v. Arvand M. Dinshaw and Anr. case (supra) where what has been stated In Re: H. (infants)'s case (supra) has been referred to with approval. What holds true between the American and U.K. courts equally applies between U.K. courts and Indian Courts and thus since the child is a British citizen by birth, with the parents having a permanent resident status in U.K., it is the courts in U.K. which would be proper to decide the issue of custody. The principle of Comity of Courts and interest of minor child would require so.
21. We thus direct that at the first instance, a period of 14 days be granted to respondent No. 2 to take the child of her own to England and join the proceedings before the Courts of England and Wales, failing which the child be handed over to the petitioner to be taken to England as a measure of interim custody and thereafter it is for the courts of England and Wales to determine which parent would be best suited to have the custody of the child.
22. The petition is accordingly allowed leaving the parties to bear their own costs.


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Going Beyond Rhetoric on Natural Gas
Mark Green
Posted May 10, 2012
Over on the White House Blog, there's genuine enthusiasm for natural gas, and for good reason. Natural gas is clean-burning, affordable and so abundant that a number of experts describe it as a game-changer, a 100-year energy source.
In the here and now, natural gas that comes from shale through hydraulic fracturing is lifting state and regional economies while revitalizing the U.S. manufacturing sector. Heather Zichal, deputy assistant to the president for energy and climate change:
"Since taking office, President Obama has supported an all-out, all-of-the-above strategy that develops every available source of American energy. A strategy that's cleaner, cheaper, and full of new jobs. As part of that effort, the Administration has focused on expanding production of natural gas. After all, we have a supply of natural gas that can last America nearly 100 years. And this Administration will continue to take steps to develop this energy resource in a way that can help fuel our economy and, according to industry experts, support more than 600,000 jobs by the end of the decade."
Zichal is right about the need to expand natural gas development. And it can be done, given the right policies. Eye-popping growth, job creation and industrial/manufacturing revitalization – occurring in states like North Dakota and Pennsylvania – can happen on a larger scale. With the right policies.
Unfortunately, the administration's actions don't always match its rhetoric. Although Zichal says the administration is "focused on expanding production of natural gas," this is not occurring in the places where the administration has the most control of development: on federal lands. The chart below (Energy Information Administration data) shows that natural gas production on federal lands is declining – even as production on non-federal lands is taking off.
Certainly, the Interior Department's approval this week of more than 3,600 natural gas wells on federal lands in eastern Utah is a move in the right direction. But then, Bureau of Land Management rules on hydraulic fracturing on federal and tribal lands threaten development with new regulatory hurdles. API President and CEO Jack Gerard, during a conference call with reporters:
"These rules are headed in the wrong direction. They would create superfluous, costly requirements, threatening jobs, revenue and energy production while providing little or no environmental or safety benefit. One must ask, where is the need?"
More Gerard:
"It takes 14 days to get a drilling permit to work on private land in North Dakota. It takes more than half a year on average to get a federal drilling permit for development on federal lands. A report by SWCA Environmental Consultants concluded that lengthy delays by BLM in reviewing projects in Wyoming put the development of an estimated 17,000 wells on hold."
It's good that the administration, at least rhetorically, is embracing the promise of natural gas. But reaping the blessings of this abundant resource takes more than cheerleading. It takes policy actions – policy restraint, in some cases – to turn natural gas' potential into reality.
About The Author
Mark Green joined API after a career in newspaper journalism, including 16 years as national editorial writer for The Oklahoman in the paper's Washington bureau. Previously, Mark was a reporter, copy editor and sports editor at an assortment of newspapers. He earned his journalism degree from the University of Oklahoma and master's in journalism and public affairs from American University. He and his wife Pamela have two grown children and five grandchildren.
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Loop #122
Yep, it's still completely freezing in Boston. This makes two things certain:
1. my gas bill will be higher than my car payment.
2. my frame drum will sound awesome.
As I mentioned at the beginning of this ridiculously cold winter, the dry air combined with the heat pumping out of my furnace provides for ideal frame drum conditions. The calf skin head naturally tightens up and lends itself to some nice overtones and extra resonance.
This was especially true today, as I was cleaning up my studio and realized my prized frame drum was sitting directly on top of one of the heating vents. Oh shit. The hot air had tightened to the drum to a pitch that I've never heard it produce. If you listen back to the recording from October, you'll hear that the drum is practically an octave lower from the state in which I picked it up today.
Rather than freak out and detune the drum to avoid any tearing of the head, I decided to fire up some mics and capture this unique tone the drum was creating. Before it was all over, I recorded a set of 25 different loops (a mix of hand, finger and brush playing), which will be released next month to all of my loyal subscribers. For the rest of you cheap bastards, here's just a one measure taste of the session:
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Lionel Richie is one of the world's most popular singer-songwriters, and he's as busy as ever as he enters his 70th year.
From Lionel Richie's children and family to his background, here are the important facts about the Commodores singer every fan should know:
Lionel Richie was born on June 20, 1949.
He will celebrate his 70th birthday in 2019.
He was born and raised in Tuskegee, Alabama, and was the son of Lionel Brockman Richie Sr and Alberta R Foster.
He was a star tennis player in his youth, and once considered studying divinity to become a priest in the Episcopal Church, but eventually chose a musical career.
In 1975, Lionel married his college sweetheart, Brenda Harvey.
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He married Diane Alexander in 1995, but the marriage ended in 2003.
For the past few years, he has been in a relationship with Lisa Parigi, who is in her thirties.
In 1983, Lionel and his first wife adopted Nicole Camille Escovedo, the two-year-old daughter of one of the members of his band, and niece of drummer Sheila E.
They raised her as their daughter, Nicole Richie, and adopted her legally when she was nine. She has since become a reality TV star, most famous for her show The Simple Life alongside Paris Hilton.
With his second wife, he has a son, Miles Brockman (born 1994), and a daughter, Sofia Richie (born 1998). Both are now models.
In 2017, Sofia was said to be dating reality TV star and Kardashian family member Scott Disick, something Lionel wasn't too happy about at the time. She has also dated Lewis Hamilton, Brooklyn Beckham and Justin Bieber among others.
In 2018, Miles was arrested at Heathrow Airport after being refused on a flight and threatening that he had a bomb. He was later released.
Lionel became a grandfather in 2008, when Nicole Richie gave birth to a baby girl with the lead singer of US band Good Charlotte, Joel Madden. Richie's second grandchild was born to the couple in 2009.


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Federal Prison Inmate Sentenced for Possessing Weapon
MADISON, WIS. – Scott C. Blader, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Cebrian Omar Sims, currently an inmate at the Federal Correctional Institution in Oxford, Wis., was sentenced this week by U.S. District Judge William M. Conley to 21 months in prison for possessing a weapon in the prison. Sims pleaded guilty to this charge on November 28, 2017.
On November 1, 2016, FCI-Oxford officials observed Sims in possession of a 5 ½ inch weapon made from half of a pair of scissors. During a subsequent interview with federal agents, Sims admitted to possessing the scissors blade for approximately one month.
Sims is currently serving a 180-month sentence at FCI-Oxford for a federal felony conviction in Minnesota for being an armed career criminal in possession of a firearm. The 21-month sentence imposed by Judge Conley will run consecutive to the prison sentence Sims is currently serving.
The charge against Sims was the result of an investigation conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Federal Bureau of Prisons. The prosecution of the case has been handled by Assistant U.S. Attorney Chadwick Elgersma.


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Applying Trade Secret Law and problem faced in China
Jiang zhipei
Formerly Chief Justice of the IPR Tribunal of the PRC Supreme People's Court
Professor in Law school of Beijing Foreign Studies University and Renmin University of China
I. The basic situation of judicial protection of trade secret in China(one parts)
The trade secret protection in China started in the 1990s, when the Law Anti-unfair Competition of PRC was promulgated. The Supreme Court issued two important judicial interpretations about technology contract and the application of the Law anti-unfair Competition of PRC etc. after 2000, which has perfected the legal protection of trade secret. In the recent years, the Supreme Court has attached great importance to and greatly strengthened the trial work of trade secret cases, and constantly enhanced the protection of trade secret through ways of judicial interpretations, judicial policies, case instructions etc., which has protected the legitimate rights of trade secret owners effectively.
1 The basic rules and characteristics of trade secret cases
Regarding the acceptance of trade secret cases in people's courts, this kind of cases has the following characteristics. First, the total amount of trade secret cases is not very large, which is basically stable at an annual amount of about 200-250, but it is of a large proportion of the unfair competition disputes which is around 20%. Second, the area distribution of trade secret cases is extremely unequal. They are concentrated mainly in the developed areas, while many less developed inland provinces have not yet accepted any trade secret cases. Third, according to the distribution of causes of cases, cases about infringement of management secrets are of a large proportion which is around 60%. Fourth, it is very difficult for the Plaintiff to collect evidence. The infringement of trade secret is mainly implemented by former employees, which cannot be easily found in advance. It's very difficult for the right holder to have a comprehensive grasp of the evidence to prove the infringer's implementation and profits of infringement.
2 The basis and judicial policies of judicial protection of trade secret
In order to solve the problem of specific legal application involved in trade secret cases, the Supreme Court has promulgated the relevant judicial interpretations, and also cleared boundaries, solved knotty problems as well as cleared the relevant judicial policies by ways of conferences on judicial work and issuance of conference document.
In terms of judicial interpretation, the Supreme Court has regulated relevant provisions about trade secret protection in many judicial interpretations. The Supreme Court issued Interpretation of the Supreme People's Court concerning Some Issues on Application of Law for the Trial of Cases on Disputes over Technology Contracts (come into force on January 1, 2005) on November 30, 2004.This interpretation regulates the provisions about issues of handling of technology contracts infringing others' technical secrets(Article 12, Article 13), use and dispose of technological secret achievement in technological development contracts (Article 20), and the assignment and licensed use of technological secrets.
The Supreme Court issued Interpretation of the Supreme People's Court on Some Issues Concerning the Application of Law in the Trial of Civil Cases Involving Unfair Competition (come into force on February 1, 2007)on December 30, 2006. The interpretation makes very detailed and specific provisions about trade secret protection in 9 articles in total from Article 9 to Article 17, which is the most complete and the most important judicial interpretation about trade secret protection so far.
In order to unify the legal application and the judgment standard, the Supreme People's court also guides the judicial practice of trade secrets through judicial policies. The judicial policies are embodied in the leading judges' speeches and judicial documents issued by the Supreme People's court. For example, Notice of the Supreme People's Court on Issuing the Opinions on Issues concerning Maximizing the Role of Intellectual Property Right Trials in Boosting the Great Development and Great Prosperity of Socialist Culture and Promoting the Independent and Coordinated Development of Economy has the most complete provisions of key issues about trade secret protection so far, for instance the reasonable grasp of the proof standard, lower the difficulties of proof, reasonable grasp of the scope of protection, relationship between trade secret protection and free choice of occupation and non-competition restrictions. The notice clearly puts forward to resolve the difficulties right holder has when they need to prove trade secret infringement, and stipulated that the Court should reasonably verify the standard of secret and improper means, and moderately reduce the difficulties of maintaining legal rights for trade secret right holder according to the specific situation of the case. Therefore, the notice clarifies the specific measures to reduce the proof difficulties. For example, the notice points that,"Where the right holders have provided preponderant evidence on confidentiality or have made a sufficient and rational explanation or statement of the differences between their trade secrets and information in the public domain, confidentiality may be held established."The notice also puts forward the fact presumption rules of trade secret infringement,"Where the right holders have provided evidence that the information possessed by the defendants is identical or substantially identical to their trade secrets and that the defendants are in a position to access or illegally obtain the trade secrets, if there is a high possibility that the defendants have adopted unjustifiable means in light of the specific circumstances of cases or known facts and daily life experience, it may be presumed that the defendants have adopted unjustifiable means to obtain the trade secrets in question, unless the defendants can prove that they have obtained relevant information by lawful means."
3 The preservation measures before litigation and the evidence preservation of trade secret
Before the implementation of Civil Procedure Law of the People's Republic of China (2012 Amendment), there weren't any provisions about taking preservation measures before filing the lawsuit as temporary injunction and evidence preservation in trade secret cases in Civil Procedure Law or Intellectual Property Law. So the people's court has no right to take measures as above. The amended Civil Procedure Law (2012 Amendment) has added provisions about behavior preservation and evidence preservation before filing the lawsuit, and extended the scope to all areas of civil cases. According to this, the people's court may take the preservation measures before the lawsuit is filed in trade secret cases.
In order to further strengthen the trade secret protection, the Supreme Court requires the courts at all levels promptly accept the application of the interested parties for behavior preservation and evidence preservation before filing the lawsuit, and take relevant measures positively. Meanwhile at the third National Conference on intellectual property adjudication of courts, the court's leaders stressed that take intellectual property preservation measures positively and reasonably, make full use of the time sensitiveness of the preservation system, improve the promptness, convenience and effectiveness of intellectual property judicial remedy; increase the force of evidence preservation and obtaining the evidence by authority, which means that relevant measures shall be timely taken in line with the conditions of evidence preservation or investigating and collecting evidence.
After the implementation of the new Civil Procedure Law, the Shanghai first intermediate people's court issued the first preliminary injunction related with trade secret in a trade secret infringement case involving American right holder, which has achieved great social effect. The third civil tribunal is currently drafting a judicial interpretation about preliminary measures before filing the lawsuit, in which the relevant issues will be further cleared.
Ⅱ The problems, defects and related suggestions of judicial protection of trade secret in China
1 The lack of a specialized law protecting trade secret.
At the present, China is still protecting trade secret according to a series of provisions scattered in different laws and regulations and there is lacking of a unified national law of trade secret protection. The current legislation is too scattered, and the content is relatively unilateral. Then, the current legislation lacks operability because of the generalness and confusion of concept, and the lack of uniformity of titles in the content. Last, the current legislation governing the protection of trade secret is Law of the People's Republic of China Anti-Unfair Competition, which makes a part of people not treat trade secret as a kind of intellectual property, but a kind of means of competition instead. Such is not good for effective trade secret protection.
Suggestions for perfection: Separate legislation should be made for trade secret protection, which is a trend on the protection of trade secret in the world. Since there are many defects in trade secret protection of our country, which can't be completely solved by partial modifications. So the specialized Trade Secret Protection Law should be made in our country. In this law, the concept and ownership of trade secret should be cleared first. It should be cleared by domestic legislation that trade secret is an important intellectual property right and belongs to the absolute right of the classification of civil rights. In this way, it will be consistent with the provisions of the International Chamber of Commerce, the World Trade Organization and other international treaties. It should also clarify that when the trade secret owner's rights are infringed, not only Trade Secret Protection Law can be applied, but also the relevant regulations of the civil law. In this way, the right holder can get compensation according to the relevant civil liabilities when his rights are infringed, which offers a better protection for the interests of trade secret right holders, enhances the law enforcement efforts of trade secret protection, and helps remove the fuzziness of legal identification.
2 The heavy burden of plaintiff proof in such cases.
In China, the burden of proof belongs to the plaintiff in trade secret civil trial. Moreover, the use of private detectives is restricted in the evidence collection process. So the plaintiff often has to spend a lot of time and resources gathering the infringement information.
Suggestions for perfection: It can be considered that we can add some special provisions about the burden of proof in trade secret litigation in the current Civil Procedure Law or its judicial interpretation, in order to solve the situation that the right holder is unable to safeguard their legitimate rights because of the difficulties of proof in the current litigation.
III.protect your trade secrets in China
Nearly all businesses in all industries and sectors possess trade secrets, which are a valuable and highly useful form of IPR. Unlike registrable IP such as patents and copyrights that have a finite term, trade secrets can theoretically enjoy an infinite term of protection as long as the trade secret remains just that – a secret. On the other hand, once the information becomes public, it no longer enjoys any legal protection. As a result, prevention is the golden rule when it comes to trade secrets. Consider the following steps to protect your trade secrets in China.
Step 1: Know Your Secrets
A trade secret is any non-public information with commercial value and that is guarded by confidentiality measures. Examples of trade secrets include: new product, innovative business model, new online concept, manufacturing or design techniques, formulas, work flow processes, quality control measures, information gained during R&D on what not to do, customer lists, price information, suppliers and contractors, contract terms, marketing strategy, and any other information with potential commercial value. It is important to catalogue what trade secrets you may have, rank the trade secrets in terms of importance and value and regularly update the list.
Step 2: Keep It Secret, Keep It Safe
It is important to remember that once trade secrets become publicly known, they can no longer be protected as trade secrets.
Keeping trade secrets safe involves using a combination of physical, technical and contractual barriers and implementing a trade secrets protection policy. Any business can and should take simple, sensible precautions. You could simply mark documents as "CONFIDENTIAL" or lock files away after business hours (physical barriers); you can also use passwords on documents and log-in features (technical barriers). Finally, you can also use contractual barriers such as non-disclosure or confidentiality agreements, which are considered one of the best ways to protect trade secrets.
Be sure to document the trade secret protection measures you take and that your trade secrets protection policy is written down. It is also essential to maintain sufficient records of the flow of information in and out of your company, including keeping records of meetings, discussions, E-mails, written correspondence, and the transfer of electronic files so that you can conduct an investigation and have evidence in case your trade secrets have been misappropriated.
Step 3: Don't Forget Your Employees
A typical theft of trade secrets generally involves a former employee leaving the company for a competitor and leaking secrets to the new employer. The best way to avoid such a situation is to include a non-disclosure agreement in employment contracts. In addition, you should periodically remind your employees about confidentiality obligations. Consider holding exit interviews and have leaving employees return documents and other potentially sensitive materials, and bring the non-disclosure agreement to their and their future employee's attention.
Trade secrets may also be inadvertently disclosed by employees. In China in particular, your employees may not have the same understanding of IP rights and proprietary information or hold expectations about protecting such information as you do. It is important that you periodically remind your employees what kind of information is proprietary, how it should be kept confidential, and what your expectations are.
Step 4: Dealing with Third Parties
Another common way trade secrets are disclosed is during business dealings or negotiations with third parties, whether it be potential partners, suppliers, contractors, licensees, or customers. Your trade secret protection policy should address the protocol to be followed when dealing with third parties.
Many foreign companies in China find it difficult to insist on a pre-negotiation non-disclosure agreement with Chinese parties, who often claim that such requests are "hostile" or "unnecessary", and that a handshake between two friends should be enough. This together with the prospect of losing a potential business opportunity because of what appears to be a minor issue often leads SMEs to move forward with negotiations without a non-disclosure agreement in place. When confronted with such a scenario, it is important to know when to walk away. The party that refuses a reasonable request for a mutual non-disclosure agreement is also the party that is most likely to misappropriate your trade secrets.
Even after an agreement is signed, make sure you continue to monitor your partners, suppliers or licensees to make sure they are complying with your trade secrets protection policy. You may wish to negotiate the right to make unannounced visits and to conduct periodic audits in your agreement.
Step 5: What to Do When Your Secret is Out
The key to protecting your trade secrets is prevention. China provides for administrative, civil and criminal protection for trade secrets, but by the time you have to consider legal action through any one of these channels, your trade secret and commercial advantage may already be lost.
Litigation is the primary channel for pursuing a remedy for the misappropriation of your trade secrets in China. If you are successful, the court can require the infringer to pay you damages and order the infringer to stop using the trade secret. In court, you need to prove that a) you own the trade secret which has commercial value, and you have taken measures to protect it; b) that the defendant possesses information that is substantially identical to your trade secret; and c) that the defendant used improper means to obtain it. It is important to know beforehand that evidence in a Chinese litigation is almost exclusively in the form of documents and often does not allow witness testimonies.
In addition to litigation, unlike in many other countries, China's Administration for Industry and Commerce (AIC) provides an option of administrative enforcement for trade secret cases. However, this is most appropriate for simple cases involving non-technological trade secrets.
In serious cases where your loss as a result of trade secret theft totals more than RMB 500,000, your infringer can be charged with a crime and may be fined and/or imprisoned for up to three years.


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There has been no progress whatsoever in the first four meetings between Israeli and Palestinian negotiators since diplomatic talks restarted, PA President Mahmoud Abbas told a visiting group of Israeli Knesset members in Ramallah on Thursday.
Abbas said he was not optimistic that the talks will succeed. He also said the release of Palestinian prisoners from Israeli jails was unrelated to the launching of the peace talks.
PLO Secretary-General Yasser Abed Rabbo told Voice of Palestine radio that Israel remained opposed to the presence of a U.S. official at the talks, calling the absence of a U.S. representative "problematic."
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Keith O'Neil hadn't slept in four nights when he walked into the office of Indianapolis head football coach Tony Dungy. Just acquired off waivers, O'Neil opened up to Dungy about his insomnia and issues with anxiety.
The former Tampa Bay Bucs head coach gathered the Colts' team doctor and trainer, along with O'Neil and his wife, Jill, around a conference table. The four-year starter at linebacker for Northern Arizona University eventually was prescribed medicine for his insomnia and anxiety.
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INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – When the Archdiocese of Indianapolis cut ties with Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School on Friday, an IU McKinney law professor said it gave students an opportunity for rich discussion on important issues.
"I think it creates a great learning opportunity for students, at Brebeuf and at all Catholic schools," Robert Katz said.
Katz teaches courses at the school on law and religion.
"The takeaway for students from this experience is that you shouldn't do something just because someone in authority tells you to do it," Katz said. "You need to think it through."
Brebeuf is an independent Catholic school. The leadership there refused to fire a teacher who is in a same-sex marriage. For that reason, the Archdiocese decided to split from Brebeuf, meaning it will not recognize it as a Catholic school anymore.
"What Brebeuf has decided to do is define religious teachers as ministers of the faith, but not define say math teachers or drama teachers as ministers of the faith," Katz explained. "Role models, yes. But not ministers of the faith."
Earlier on Friday, the Archdiocese issued a statement and decree. Both can be found in their entirety on CBS4Indy.com.
Roncalli High School, on the other hand, is an Archdiocesan school. That's the one that let two female guidance counselors go who are each married to a woman.
Both women plan to sue the school. Still, Katz said the central issue here is the interpretation of "minister of the faith."
"The Archdiocese has decided to define all teachers, administrators, guidance counselors, at Parish schools as teachers of the faith," Katz explained. "That's a common practice among some religious schools. What it does is it insulates them from employment discrimination suits."
Katz brought up the 2012 Supreme Court Case, Hosanna-Tabor Evangelical Luthern Church and School vs. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. The court made a unanimous decision that federal discrimination laws do not apply to religious organizations' selection of religious leaders.
"You sue the school on grounds of discriminating against you and basis of sexual orientation," Katz explained. "Under the law, the school has a defense and can say, 'Well, you are a minister of the faith and therefore it is appropriate and reasonable for us to demand that you conform with the dictates of the faith and so-forth.'"
FOX59 did reach out to Archdiocese officials before this story aired but no one answered the call. In a previous statement, they said in part, "Whether they [employee] teach religion or not, all ministers in their professional and private lives must convey and be supportive of all teachings of the Catholic Church."
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Why has the U.S. government agreed to cover the entire cost of Medicaid expansion in Nebraska, while the rest of the country receives assistance for a mere 3 years? That is the question plaguing many, including a growing number of governors both Republican and Democrat.
Gov. Schwarzenegger (CA) and Gov. Bredesen (TN) are among those who demonstrated grave concern over the financial impact of Medicaid expansion on the states at a time of economic hardship, along with a growing number of governors also speaking out against Nebraska's special treatment.
U.S. Senator Blanche Lincoln of Arkansas who voted for the bill on Christmas Eve has publicly called for the agreement benefiting Nebraska in the bill to be removed before the final bill is constructed. Additionally attorneys general in 13 states have threatened a lawsuit if Congress does not remove the provision from the bill.
Politico reports today that the Obama Administration is trying to reconstruct a united Democratic front in support of the legislation. Pennsylvania Gov. Rendell is trying to gather the support of fellow Democratic governors, promising that some states will turn out to be "financial winners."
That certainly is not the case for North Carolina which faces an additional $600 million in new expenses as a result of the proposed Medicaid expansion. Where do our North Carolina leaders stand on this issue?


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The foot massage is unbelievable, but the full body massage is my favorite. Susan knows all the pressure points to relieve muscle pain, and uses oil to take away all your tension. I highly recommend Oceanic Spa to everyone.
My husband and I were in town for the weekend so I booked foot massages to kick off his 40th birthday celebration. It was amazing! It was the perfect way to melt the stress of kids, early flight and all of the every day stress. From the second you walked in – you felt pampered. Hearing the sea gulls outside and feeling the breeze added to the wonderful ambiance. The massage was incredible (my husband's quiet snores reiterated how relaxed he actually was). From start to finish – absolutely perfect! My only word of warning is – when you are finished with your massage – quietly exit – there were some loud mouths that decided to do the play by play of their massage while we were in the middle of ours but the staff eventually ushered them out.
Cheryl, Kansas CityCheryl, Kansas City
The foot massage at Oceanic Foot Spa is by far the best I have ever had and I would recommend it to everyone! Perfect service, friendly staff and above all a true pampering experience! Can't wait to go there again very soon!!
Randa SahebRanda Saheb
I didn't know about this place until my friend told me about it, and boy am I glad he told me. The other day I was out shopping and happened to pass by the place so I decided to give it a go. My first impression of this place is that it was nice and clean, giving me a calm and relaxing feel. Mike treated me on the visit and by the end of it I felt like a whole new person, all refreshed and energetic. His foot massage techniques were great, every minute was so relaxing and those minutes goes by quickly when you're having such a experience. I am surely to come visit again in the near future when I'm stressed out from work and definitely recommend Mike and his co-workers to anyone who is looking for a great massage.
Thomas, San MateoThomas, San Mateo
Perfect atmosphere & fantastic massage. The entire experience is a welcome (and all to rare) blend of professionalism and personal warmth, of wholesome therapeutic atmosphere but sensitive, not cold or sterile. Foot massage from Wendy was epic. Deep, firm pressure on sore points combined with comfort, stress-relieving strokes. Great treatment of feet, shins, head, neck, shoulders, arms. Great energy & skill – went the extra mile. I'll be back and recommend highly to others. Fabulous place.
Jeff C, AthertonJeff C, Atherton
I want to congratulate Oceanic Foot Spa on their grand opening. My Mom and I will be coming in tomorrow for our first experience here. We are regulars at another foot spa in Palo Alto and excited to try Oceanic. I have browsed the entire website and am extremely impressed. The video iced the cake, I almost fell asleep watching it I became so relaxed! I hope the experience is just as much bliss as watching was! I will be sure to review after but in the meantime – I wish you all of God's blessings for a flourishing new business!
Johnny, San Carlos, CAJohnny, San Carlos, CA
I adore reviewing after my visits, it helps me relive the sacredly splendid sessions I receive at Oceanic. I am always treated with royalty and feel like it afterwards too. I had another great session with Leo today. He's got such strong hands but really knows how to adjust the pressure so it's not too much and happens to be just right. Today's special treat was a gorgeously gleaming and steaming cup of tea made purely with hot water and a small handful of goji berries and dried flowers. It was almost too pretty to drink! I let it seep and it had a mild floral and berry taste to it. Divine! Thanks again Oceanic..
- Johnny, San Carlos, CA- Johnny, San Carlos, CA
OMG. I just went to heaven. Leo gave me the best treatment ever! The one hour "foot" massage was one of the best experiences I've ever had. He massaged my head, arms, feet, legs, back & neck with expertise and care. Thank You Leo!! ???? Note: I wore a sun dress for this "foot" massage and suggest that you wear similarly loose fitting clothes to maximize your experience!
Patricia Roth, MD, United StatesPatricia Roth, MD, United States
So I just got home from my second treatment in 3 days, and for the second time in 3 days I am finding myself super relaxed and very satisfied. I would class myself as a massage junkie as I have had over 200 treatments in the last 10 years, working in the hotel industry I have been surrounded by masseuses and the different types of treatments and facilities that are around, what I have found in Oceanic Foot Spa rivals anything else that I have experienced. From the location, to the layout and appointment of the spa, and most importantly the staff is fantastic. The location is ideal for me and for anyone between Belmont to Burlingame. The spa is very well appointed with a friendly receptionist waiting to greet you as you walk in and a décor that touts comfort and pampering. The next interaction is with the massage therapist and the kind, warm hearted and friendly vibes continues. On my first visit I was lucky to get a wonderful masseuse by the name of Helen. She is a miracle worker that has a wonderful manner about her; her hands are that perfect balance between strength and a tender touch. She managed to find all of the knots and problem areas in my back, shoulders and legs without me having to point them out (the mark of a true professional). After my one hour in heaven I unfortunately had to come back down to reality upon sitting up there was that warm smiling face and a small bottle of cold water waiting for me (exactly what you need after a great body work session). After giving her a tip I walked back to the reception area and settled my bill (only $50 for the hour – great pricing). Two days later after attending a wedding the night before I had somehow managed to tweak my lower back (cutting a rug on the dance floor can have an adverse affect sometimes) and was in need of some TLC so I made an appointment at my new favorite local spa, Oceanic Foot Spa, and requested Helen again knowing just how wonderful the last session was and this second time was no exception. The whole experience was perfect and again it was one of the best massages I have ever had, Helen is AMAZING! I can't wait to go back in the next 2 weeks and experience that one hour of heaven again. Thank you Helen and the whole Oceanic Foot Spa team, you have made me a loyal customer.
Brenden van Blerk, Foster CityBrenden van Blerk, Foster City
I just got done Yelping my review for Oceanic Foot Spa. I was so thrilled to review my HEAVENLY experience today that I used up every character I could for writing. It was that good! I can't thank you all enough for the relaxing kiss of bliss today. Leo did a fantastic head/scalp, lower leg/foot massage & hand/wrist (all areas per request) this afternoon. My Mother was also impressed with her massage therapist, Michael. We are two very pleased and relaxed customers. I did not want to leave!!! I highly recommend Oceanic to anyone looking for an unforgeable and indescribable foot spa experience. The moment you walk through the door their serene set up will make you feel at peace and by the end of your session you will feel like you've traveled to massage-Heaven and back. Read my full review on Yelp for juicy details! Don't forget to tell all your friends, please help keep this business active and alive! It is the cream of the crop of foot spas in the Bay Area! You won't be disappointed!
Johnny, San Carlos, CAJohnny, San Carlos, CA


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I am a PhD student. I have a theory that the notion of indigenous safety culture exists. I want to find out if my theory is true. This blog is for people wanting to know more about my work or contribute towards it. Your feedback is appreciated.
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COVID-19 strategy update letter to parents 19/03/2020
COVID-19 strategy update letter to parents 19/03/2020
Thursday 19th March 2020
Dear Parent or Carer
Following my letter sent yesterday and the Government announcement yesterday evening, I am writing to update you on our evolving strategy for managing the Coronavirus situation and upcoming school closure.
As I am sure you are aware, the Government announced yesterday that all schools in England will be closed with effect from Friday afternoon (20th March) until further notice. However, many schools, including Redborne, will remain open with a skeleton staff to provide childcare supervision for vulnerable pupils as well as children of key workers such as NHS staff, police and delivery drivers. We are currently planning how to manage this provision and will send a separate communication to request this information from those of you who feel you may be eligible and would like to take advantage of this offer.
Prior to this announcement, we had advised you that Redborne would be closed to all pupils except those in Years 11 and 13 due to staff shortages and this remains the case for today and tomorrow.
Pastoral Support and Wellbeing
We recognise that this is a really challenging time for everyone and are doing everything we can to support all of our pupils and staff. The senior leadership team and I visited every Year 11 tutor group this morning to explain to the pupils what will be happening over the coming weeks and months, as far as we are aware, and to answer any individual questions. If you or your son or daughter have any questions or concerns regarding pastoral support and wellbeing then please contact the Year team via e-mail in the first instance.
Free School Meals
If your son or daughter is eligible for free school meals, you will shortly be issued with a Tesco voucher to the value of £42 to allow you to purchase food, either in-store or online, for the two week period between now and the Easter holidays. This arrangement will either continue after the Easter holidays or be replaced by any national initiatives that may become available.
Remote Learning
Although there is no statutory obligation on schools to provide online or remote learning, we are very keen to keep supporting our students and are in the process of putting together a package of online learning for all year groups.
In the main, students will be sent an invite via their school email address to join a Google classroom. (There are no codes to access). For the one or two subjects where another forum has been used, the students have been personally informed by their class teacher.
We aim to provide material to support independent learning. This will usually be in the form of:
-a video tutorial or a link to some learning
-questions or some assessment material to support learning
-Where staff are available to do so, they will feedback on any work that gets submitted back to them. This will be done during school hours only.
Our staff have been working very hard to set up systems and provide appropriate provision for years 9-13. This is a large task and we appreciate your support and patience whilst we continue to work on this.
Where students do not have ready access to the internet or a laptop, then we may be able to provide paper resources. Unfortunately, it is not possible for us to lend out any laptops.
Finally, if your son or daughter is ill please do not send them into school regardless of their symptoms.
Thank you again for your support and understanding as we try to make the best of a challenging and constantly changing situation.
Kind regards
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A New Jersey mom and her five twisted roommates have been arrested for repeatedly whipping her 3-year-old son with a belt and pouring scalding water on him as punishments, authorities charged Wednesday.
Mom Natacha Smith, 43, and her five alleged accomplices would take turns punching, whipping and scalding the helpless boy inside the Newark apartment they all share, according to Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore Stephens.
They beat the boy as a sick form of "systematic and coordinated" corporal punishment, prosecutors allege.
When the Newark Police Department was alerted, its Special Victims Bureau launched a probe and all the adults in the home were arrested Tuesday.
Smith and boyfriend Homer (Omar) Searcy, 39, had recently moved into the apartment shared by sisters Patricia Gamarra, 62, and Mary Buchan, 55, sources said.
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Buchan's daughters, Patricia Buchan, 28, and Bridget Buchan, 23, also lived in the home and participated in the abuse, authorities charge.
All six face charges of aggravated assault and endangering the welfare of a child.
Several other children were found in the home but none are believed to have been abused, officials said.
After the arrest, the 3-year-old and the unharmed children were handed off to relatives and New Jersey family services.
The six suspects are all expected to be arraigned Thursday.


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This is a series in progress. They are my therapy after a short marriage to a borderline psychopath.The mental health people that treated me all decided he was the problem but not until after the damage was already done because they didn't understand what he was doing even though they were professionals. He had a counseling degree and ran circles around them.He came in all smooth and needy and what seemed like a moment later the world was in chaos. He said I ruined our marriage with kindness and that if he was not going to get my health and death benefits he needed to make other plans.After the shock wore off I filed for divorce.He fought the divorce for 5 yrs while having affairs in my house while I was in hiding. I am trying to rebuild and be a survivor but the ideas keep coming because the aftermath has been hard to clean up and he continues to cause trouble even though I have not seen him in over five years. I am trying to make other plans myself. I continue painting and hope they will help others face their own demons no matter what the source. I am finishing up a new one now, They have all been done since he left.In the end I hope to start creating the revival of self through painting and pieces with a lighter spirit. It is never over........he continues to resurface daily in my life..please see my new gallery of attempted growth, I am trying to get the poison out while I still can for I will soon be on the street .He has caused me to end up homeless. That would not be so hard if it did not mean studioless as well. The final blow came yesterday, He parents told me they knew what he was going to do and did not tell me because they just wanted him gone from their lives. I asked about the ones he is currently destroying and they said he will just move around the country till they run out of money. I am now going to do whatever I can to save the next one. He is on his fourth since me. Thank you for your interest.
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The Fiber Broadband Association (FBA) today announced that Katie Espeseth will serve as Chair of the Board for a one-year term beginning January 1, 2020. Espeseth has over 30 years of marketing and telecommunications experience and currently serves as Vice President of New Products at EPB.
Mark Boxer, Technical Applications Engineering Manager of OFS was elected to the Board for the first time and Kevin Morgan, Chief Marketing Officer of Clearfield and Joanne Hovis, President of CTC Technology & Energy, were both re-elected to the Board. The 2020 Management Committee was also elected: Katie Espeseth of EPB will serve as Chair; Gary Bolton of ADTRAN as Vice-Chair; Gregg Logan of Telapex, Inc. as Secretary; and Kevin Morgan of Clearfield as Treasurer.
"Congratulations to our new Chair Katie Espeseth and to our new and returning Board members," said Lisa R. Youngers, President and CEO of FBA. "I am thankful for their commitment to propelling deployment of all-fiber networks to better connect the world. I look forward to working closely with Katie and the Board to advance the Fiber Broadband Association's mission in the years to come."
The full 2020 Board of Directors includes:
About the Fiber Broadband Association
The Fiber Broadband Association is the largest and only trade association in the Americas dedicated to the pursuit of all- fiber-optic network infrastructure to the home, to the business and to everywhere. The Fiber Broadband Association helps providers make informed decisions about how, where, and why to build better broadband networks with fiber optics while working with its members to lead the organization forward, collaborate with industry allies and propel the deployment of fiber networks. Since 2001, these companies, organizations and members have worked with communities and consumers in mind to build a better broadband future here and around the world. Learn more at fiberbroadband.org
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My best friend, her adorable boys, and her precious baby bump were recently in town. Its been much too long since I've seen her face. Her boys were so tiny last time, babies, and now they are BOYS. We had a bit of a marathon maternity session over two days, some images shot in the Dalles at both the gorgeous Columbia Gorge Discovery Center, and the Lewis & Clark Rock Fort site, and in Portland at my favorite spot, Kelley Point Park. In between, we bummed around The Dalles and Portland, ate delicious food, drank coffee (okay, I drank coffee, smoothies for her!), laughed, cried, and wished desperately that we didn't reside on opposite coasts. Its no secret that I show love through photography; if I love you, I definitely want to photograph you. Getting to take Amy's portrait, especially at this special time in her life, did my heart good!
Love you Girl, can't wait to see you and this baby SOON!


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Can we all agree that we will stop using terms like "killing" and "death" to describe the state of publishing?
First, it's disrespectful to all the real cases presented in the news daily of actual killing and death. In case anyone has forgotten, we lost a prominent actor to heroin overdose recently, and news surfaced yesterday of a young girl being stoned to death in Syria for having a Facebook account.
But more importantly, isn't everyone tired of reading articles that claim one publishing model is killing another, or that the publishing industry as a whole is on the brink of bloody extinction? Critics and supporters alike have promised consumers that print is dead, ebooks are dying, digital publishing is taking over, self-publishing is killing…but what's really behind it?
Unfortunately, much of the apparent need to dominate comes from insecurities about the state of the industry. Publishers may feel threatened by the upstart nobodies who put out their own content, but indie authors are still furthering the stigma associated with self-publishing by clinging to the need to prove their worth instead of relying on the pride that comes from accomplishment. But as new surveys have revealed, writers are still writing, publishers are still publishing, and consumers are still buying books. The only thing we can say for certain is that the publishing industry in all of its forms is changing, and there's no evidence at all that that's a bad thing.
Mercy Pilkington is a Senior Editor for Good e-Reader. She is also the CEO and founder of a hybrid publishing and consulting company.