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On the occasion of International Women's day on March 8, Angel Gurría, OECD Secretary-General, launched the OECD Gender Data Browser on the web in Chicago. Read his speech.
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Speaking at the International Women's Day Lunch were Rahm Emanuel, Mayor of Chicago; Angel Gurría, OECD Secretary-General; Karen Kornbluh, Ambassador of the United States to the OECD and Kim Campbell, Former Prime Minister of Canada
The browser contains 16 key indicators on gender equality in education, employment and entrepreneurship focusing on gender gaps in OECD countries and emerging economies. The browser shows changes in gender equality over time and enable to compare a country's position to the OECD average and to other selected countries.
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International Women's Day Lunch
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The Club of Madrid's initiative on Women's Political Participation and Leadership
"Gender equality in education, employment and entrepreneurship is key for strong and inclusive societies. The OECD Gender Initiative identifies policy levers for countries to reinforce gender equality in these three dimensions. As part of this initiative, the OECD is also launching a new tool for countries to assess where they stand and how they compare in these important dimensions. We will update this tool every year on International Women's Day and I will be particularly pleased to launch the first edition in Chicago."
Angel Gurría, OECD Secretary-General
"From Jane Addams to Jane Byrne to Oprah Winfrey, women have played an extraordinary role in defining Chicago throughout the city's history," said Mayor Rahm Emanuel. "It is fitting that OECD celebrates International Womens Day while in Chicago. Exceptional, outstanding women have propelled this city and many others to great successes, and as we look to the future I am confident that women will continue to have an extraordinary impact on the way we enjoy our cities and live our lives."
Rahm Emanuel, Mayor of Chicago
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The sun has risen; it is cold this morning for everyone standing at the Qualandia checkpoint, it is two degrees above zero C. A light drizzle begins to fall and many of those waiting to cross into Israel proper are becoming physically uncomfortable. The soldiers face another tense day. Imagine serving 10,000 people a day, 8-16 hours every day and always having to make life and death judgments about who to believe and who you must question. Each soldier knows the facts, the so-called data: 98% of those passing through the checkpoint are hardworking individuals who cause harm to no one. They, too, endure this cold dreary weather and tolerate the questions as they pass through the checkpoint turnstiles without ever displaying inappropriate behavior. Wanting to also provide for their families, desiring security at their homes and wanting to sit at an outdoor café talking about life's events without fear of interruption, these Palestinians are likely wishing the same thoughts as the 19-year old soldier. The nature of the soldiers and the Palestinians circumstances, events, and situations differentiate one from the other.
This is not an easy life for the soldier or the Palestinian waiting in line. Let us be clear about a few things before passing any judgments. If you are an Israeli you know that checkpoints are necessary in order to save lives-anyone saying this can't be true doesn't know what is really going on here. Yet, these same checkpoints are inconvenient for Palestinians and less than tolerable especially on this cold day. It is an unfortunate moment in the world's history that has human beings having to endure this type of action. However, it is the intention of other humans who want nothing more than terror, destruction and the disruption in two different cultures to continue. If this was not so, we would not even have this daily occurrence.
So much has been written about these checkpoints-an internet search alone yields over 176,000 hits. With very few exceptions there is always something missing in these pieces-context and perspective! Most of the reports provide only a snapshot of the phenomena called "checkpoint behavior" and intentionally do so to support a political position. This kind of reporting clearly misrepresents ongoing daily activity and it also misses reporting the rationale for the existence of the checkpoints.
One's reality is the result of his/her perception of events even if not supported by the facts or by truth. Unfortunately this is precisely what has occurred in this part of the world. Perception can be managed, even altered by intentionally framing any circumstance, situation or event in a manner that supports an individual or a group's position. Then, all involved act/behave in accordance with this perception, even if facts do not support the actions. Delivery of only "event snapshots" without providing context and perspective will perpetuate the Israeli-Palestinian problem for future generations-in other words, this kind of reporting adds to the problem and does nothing to help solve it. I, for one, call into question the motives of those choosing such action.
Let us examine the context within which Israel has created the checkpoints. Israel did not create checkpoints to humiliate Palestinians but in reaction to an increase in terror attacks. Beginning September 29, 2000, Israel has been under constant state of terrorist attacks. During this time frame, there have been over 20,100 attacks on Israeli targets, killing over 920 and wounding over 6,000, many horribly. Over four hundred and thirty of those killed died in homicide bombings. Terrorists have used ambulances to smuggle themselves and weapons into Israel, they have hidden explosive belts inside computers, musical instrument cases, and clothes chests. They have exploited women and children by using them to also execute terror attacks. Faced with the threats posed by these and other activities, the IDF had no choice but to build and operate checkpoints designed to prevent terrorists from penetrating into Israel's home front. Most Westerners would be surprised to know that prior to this latest Intifada, Palestinians moved freely inside the territories as well as inside Israel Proper. These checkpoints did not exist!
To understand the existence of checkpoints one must know some historical facts. Did you know?
. • From 1517 until 1917, the West Bank and Gaza, along with the land that is now Israel and Jordan, were ruled by the Ottoman Empire, whose leaders were Muslims but not Arabs. After World War I, Britain was given a Mandate to rule the land. In 1947, the United Nations Partition Plan divided the land of Palestine into two states, one Arab and one Jewish. The Jews accepted their half of the land, and the Arabs rejected theirs. The Arabs attacked the new state of Israel, attempting to gain 100% of the land. Egypt gained control of Gaza and Jordan gained control of the West Bank. So Egypt and Jordan (not Israel) were in control of the land meant for a Palestinian State.
. • In 1964 the Arab League, a loose confederation of fourteen Arab countries including Egypt, Jordan, Syria, Iraq, and Lebanon, met in Cairo and established a political body to deal directly with the problem of the Palestinian Arabs. They called it the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO). It assumed leadership for the "Palestinian people". The PLO soon began carrying out terrorist attacks in Israel and against Israeli targets worldwide. Keep in mind that the PLO was formed before Israel had gained control of the West Bank and Gaza. They were not protesting Israel's socalled occupation of the West Bank, but Israel's very existence. It was not until May 4, 1994, when Israel and the Palestinians signed the Gaza-Jericho Agreement that the Palestinian Authority was established. It was at this time true nation building for the Palestinians began.
. • In 1967, the Arabs once again attacked Israel, attempting to gain control of 100% of the land. As a result, Egypt lost control of Gaza, Jordan lost control of the West Bank, and Syria lost control of the Golan Heights. Israel offered to give back the territory in exchange for true peace. The Arab League responded with the "3 No's": No peace with Israel, no recognition of Israel and no negotiations with Israel.
. • From 1967 until the present time, Israel has been empowered by the United Nations and thus the world community to administer these same two territories as outlined in UN resolutions 242 and 338. These same resolutions did not envisage the creation of a Palestinian state. To the contrary: since the Palestinians were still not viewed as a distinct nation, it was assumed that any territories evacuated by Israel, would be returned to their pre-1967 Arab occupiers-Gaza to Egypt, and the West Bank to Jordan.
. • The years from 1967 through 1991 were a difficult and dangerous period reaching from the end of the Six Day War through the beginning of the Oslo Peace Process in 1991. Arab countries waged war on Israel (1973 Yom Kippur War) and the Palestinian Arabs fought using terrorism, surprise attacks and political maneuvers.
. • In 1993 the Oslo Accords were signed and they provided an
opportunity for resolution of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
. • On September 28, 1995 Israelis and Palestinians signed yet another deal known as the "Interim Agreement" or "Oslo 2." This agreement allowed for a second stage of autonomy for the Palestinians, giving them self-rule in the cities of Bethlehem, Jenin, Nablus, Qalqilya, Ramallah, Tulkarm, parts of Hebron and 450 villages, while allowing Israeliguarded Jewish settlements to remain.
. • The Oslo 2 agreement divided the West Bank and Gaza into three areas, each with distinctive borders and rules for administration and security controls: Areas A (the Palestinian Authority now has full responsibility for internal security and public order, as well as full responsibility for civil affairs), B (Israel maintains overriding security authority in order to safeguard its citizens and to combat terrorism), C (Israel retains full responsibility for security). This agreement, signed by the Palestinian leadership, gives Israel overriding security authority in order to safeguard its citizens and to combat terrorism.
. • To this day, the agreed upon stages of the Accords (Interim Plan) have yet to be realized. A second Intifada is currently being waged against Israel.
What has this brief history lesson to do with checkpoints? It provides the context enabling one to better understand why Israel has legally developed "border-crossing sites" along its current "border" with the territories. Using legal international resolutions agreed to by both Israel and the representative Palestinian Authority, one finds that contrary to public belief only one sovereign country (Israel) exists empowered to administer the territories. Curiously most Palestinians and I might add most Westerners do not know these facts. For many years there has been an intentional misrepresentation of these events by the Palestinian leadership. Almost two complete generations growing up inside the territories have been taught revisionist history about the sovereignty of the disputed land. Thus, their perception or understanding of truth is based upon misleading information and they do believe these misrepresentations as fact and act accordingly. Consequently, the justification for terror is based upon false premises. Keep the truth from a population and you "own" their thinking and their behavior-since the mid 1960's several generations have been so indoctrinated. This has fulfilled the leadership's political and social agenda.
So, what is really an accurate presentation of Israel's notorious checkpoints-the truth may surprise you. There are two types of checkpoints operated by Israel. Israel operates 7 "permanent bordercrossing sites" between the West Bank and Israel Proper (I acknowledge that the final borders are still yet to be determined. As stated in UN Resolution 242, final borders will be determined through negotiations.) These are similar in nature to other country's border crossing points such as exist between the USA and Mexico and the USA and Canada. As a sovereign nation, Israel has the international legal right as well as mandate of its citizens to regulate the human flow of traffic into the country; therefore, it has border crossings along its "border" with the West Bank territory. Additionally, Israel operates 12 checkpoints around selected West Bank cities such as Nablus. Finally, from one day to the next, Israel operates a varying number of temporary checkpoints and seam zone checkpoints inside the West Bank territory. All of these checkpoints are legal and are part of the jointly agreed Oslo Accord (I&II) agreement. The temporary checkpoints respond to the terror threat status inside the West Bank territory and are dismantled as soon as the threat subsides. As previously stated, Israel has, by mutual agreement with the Palestinian leadership, security authority in all of the identified parts of the West Bank. Inside this territory there are also physical barriers that prevent total freedom of movement by Palestinians upon existing roadways. Without question these barriers are a source of upset and daily conversations. They do indeed cause travel difficulties for the local population.
To summarize the preceding discussion, a clarification is offered to provide a perspective that reflects "facts on the ground". For me it is a misnomer to call the permanent border crossings into Israel Proper "checkpoints". As a sovereign nation, Israel is entitled to have "border control crossing sites" identical to all other international countries border controls. There are however, two properly named checkpoint types inside the West Bank territory: those currently in place around 12 cities/villages and those temporary sites placed in operation when a terror alert presents itself. Contrary to popular opinion that these checkpoints are meant to harass the Palestinian population as expressed in the media, these checkpoints are necessary because the Palestinian territorial leadership has not taken action to prevent the actual terror activity. Thus a cause and effect situation exists. Terror activity leads to temporary checkpoints-stop terror and there are no temporary checkpoints. The data supports this statement; however, it is not presented in the media. Read on as suggestions are made explaining the reason this information is with held from the Palestinian people.
Finally it is important to mention that Israel's "checkpoints" are highly visible political and social flashpoints. The ongoing world "opinion making" strategy, since the late 1960's, is to portray the Palestinian people and their cause as victims. The history of this strategy is indeed an article unto itself; suffice it to say that victimization has yielded high returns on their energy and time investment selling this concept to its people and the rest of the world community. You can see it, hear it and read it daily across all forms of the media. Note online the specific victim stories that appear regarding the treatment of Palestinians at the checkpoints. No context is ever provided, no perspective offered, rather a "snapshot" in time, often played to the cameras and reporters by the Palestinians themselves. I have spent a great deal of time at many of these same checkpoints and I offer anecdotal data indicating that the usual activity at the checkpoints is contrary to what is reported. Did you know that at the Kalandia checkpoint the average passage time is down to five minutes? Many people likely experience longer lines at USA airport security check lines (aka checkpoints)? At these American checkpoints have you been inconvenienced by having to take off your shoes, other garments and waiting patiently to cross through the metal detector? Have you ever been asked to step aside and embarrassed in front of strangers, friends and even family when you are selected for a more thorough "random" screening? You know, when they open your suitcase, rummage through its entire contents, when they ask you personal questions as to the nature of your trip, have you had this experience? Did you have to show identification proving who you are? Have you ever been physically examined for carrying concealed weapons? Ever missed a flight because of this action or otherwise had your daily plans inconveniently altered? In today's world, not only at Israeli checkpoints, we all have to pay a price for the sake of security. Most of us don't perceive these inconveniences as humiliation or ourselves as "victims." Unfortunately, the Palestinians feel otherwise. They have been taught and therefore learned to be victims. Victim behavior and belief leads to a sense of powerlessness. This in turn leads to irresponsible behavior that is "justified" by oneself and by others with an agenda to promote.
I have watched kindnesses shared between soldiers and Palestinians at these same checkpoints. You think the following story ever makes it to the media? A man approaches the gate, offering apologies and with a look on his face that begs for understanding, the man tells the soldier he has forgotten his ID. You see, he is a known doctor, in his hurry to get to a local Israeli hospital to serve one of his quite ill patients; he forgot his id card-a simple human error. The soldier must make a quick decision, and after conferring with another soldier who recognizes the doctor, the soldier immediately ushers the doctor toward the hospital, without his ID card being present.
With no context, misrepresentation of the truth sells to the media. A classic example of this occurred recently. A Palestinian was said to have been humiliated at a checkpoint because he was made to play his violin. Here is what actually occurred. The man approached the soldiers, carrying a violin case. Mind you, soldiers have found bombs inside similar cases. He was naturally asked to take out the violin so they can make certain that the case did not contain explosives, but they did not ask him to play. He just decided to do that himself. He certainly embellished his story, once he was informed that he was a cause celebre. It seems that there was an activist with a camera who was so far away that she couldn't even hear the conversation between the Arab and the soldier, and since it was in Arabic, she wouldn't have even been able to understand it anyway. Later, the investigation clearly indicated that the Palestinian who played his violin apparently did it of his volition; he was not asked to do so by soldiers. The PR damage was done, even though proven incorrect, no correction was ever forthcoming from the media outlet-this misinterpretation played around the world. What is the normal USA working citizen to believe when all that is shown is this kind of untruth?
I have also witnessed the abrupt change in behavior of Palestinians in line when a camera crew or a "peace now" type of group arrives. Calm, decent and even cordial behavior transforms in a matter of moments. Everything returns to this state of calm after the cameras leave and the reporters drive away.
I have a caution for everyone reading or viewing reports on the Israeli checkpoints. Become aware of loaded words and phrases: "segregated, through concrete lanes resembling cattle chutes, humiliation, and dehumanizing"-these and so many others are used by groups meaning to reinforce the victimization of Palestinians at border crossings and checkpoints. Words are important, as are photographs and video. They attempt to describe behavior and provide meaning for our world. Used intentionally incorrectly, without context or perspective, the truth can be misrepresented thus only sharing a revisionist version of the truth to the world. If standing in a line for a long time, if made to wait inside the territory, if having to open your belongings is interpreted only as an act of intentional harassment or humiliation is to misrepresent truth. It has been my experience over several years that these same actions are the result of terror warnings. They are in response to direct terrorist behavior. Need anyone be reminded that there is a consequence for one's actions?
I will not leave you with the notion that mistakes are not made, that misbehavior has not occurred or will not in the future. However, I will share that the IDF and Border Police do their best, day after day, to respect and honor the dignity of all Palestinians and they do so knowing that there are individuals taking advantage of this behavior as they mean to kill the soldiers, the police and innocent civilians. The IDF has been developing educational and ethical instruction programs for checkpoint personnel? New technological advancements have been studied and implemented, e.g., carousels for ease of transitioning to the other side. The IDF instructs all of its personnel in performing their duties ethically. Special courses are given to IDF personnel that give them tools for dealing with moral issues and other predicaments that may arise when manning a checkpoint. How many of you were aware that the IDF also conducts inquiries and holds dialogue sessions on all levels to continue to improve the effectiveness of checkpoints? A special program of "humanitarian" soldiers has been present at selected checkpoints for a couple of years. These are seasoned, older reservists who volunteer to assist "hands on" to model behavior for younger soldiers.
Watch and listen carefully to the next story you read or see on television about the Israeli checkpoints. Did the reporter provide all of the details for the "snapshot" you are watching, was the event placed into proper context for you to then make your own judgment? If these are absent, be leery of the message. Perhaps it is time to notice how victimization has hijacked an entire people-change is in order. Let us resolve the issues so Palestinians and Israelis can all sit comfortably at their respective cafes enjoying the company of friends without fear!


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Doors Now Open at Riley, A Crystalbrook Collection Resort
Crystalbrook Collection has officially welcomed their first five-star resort, Riley, to the family with doors opening in Cairns.
Riley is the first of three five-star properties Crystalbrook Collection will bring to the city over the next 14 months and the newest five-star hotel in Cairns for over 20 years, providing a significant boost for the thriving tourist region.
Tourism Tropical North Queensland CEO Pip Close welcomed Riley to the destination's tourism offerings: "The opening of this new Crystalbrook Collection hotel is very exciting for Tropical North Queensland as it will be a long-awaited drawcard for visitors looking for a new accommodation experience in the region."
Riley opened its doors yesterday at 10am, with 170 staff on-site to welcome their first guests.
Included in the resort is:
- 311 rooms and suites. All featuring:
- In-room iPad control centres
- Hundreds of complimentary recent release movies and box sets
- Staycast by Google Chromecast for all your favourite streaming services
- 24-hour in-room dining
- 1,000sqm swimming lagoon
- Manmade beach and secluded cabanas
- Three themed restaurants and bars, all overlooking the Coral Sea:
- Paper Crane, a modern Asian fusion restaurant and bar seating 320 people
- Rocco, Cairns first rooftop bar; Mediterranean inspired and standing 12 floors above sea level (opening 20 December 2018)
- Greenfields, with a focus on all things raw and simple (opening 20 December 2018) * Luxury Eléme Day Spa (opening 20 December 2018)
- 24-hour fitness centre (opening 20 December 2018)
- Conference and events space for up to 400 across the east and west wings
- Interactive communal self-booking tour centre
Crystalbrook Collection CEO Mark Davie said: "This is a momentous day for Crystalbrook Collection. It's fantastic to finally welcome our first guests and to see everybody enjoying the resort.
"I'm thrilled to see a lot of local faces as well; we will always be grateful for the unrelenting support the Cairns community has given us," he said.
General Manager, Riley, and Area Manager, Cairns, Joel Gordon said: "We've been planning for this day for a long time. I couldn't be prouder of the Riley team. We have a big task ahead of us delivering fresh, thoughtful and truly exceptional hospitality and I couldn't ask for a better team to achieve this."
Crystalbrook Collection Family
Riley is the first of the Crystalbrook Collection hotels and resorts. The group compares their collection to a family, where each property shares the same heritage but enjoys their own unique personality.
Riley is the mindful sibling who is all about living in the moment and embracing the now. The resort is situated at the northern end of Cairns iconic waterfront Esplanade.
About Crystalbrook Collection
Crystalbrook Collection is an Australian based tourism and hospitality group. Its portfolio consists of Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina, hotel and resort developments, a luxury lodge and a 90-foot motor yacht.
To date, Crystalbrook Collection has committed more than AU$800 million in tourism investments within Australia. The group has recently added Littlie Albion in Sydney's Surry Hills to the family (trading from December 2018) and have their eyes set on other key Australian destinations.
Crystalbrook Collection and Ghassan Aboud Group
Crystalbrook Collection is owned by accomplished entrepreneur and philanthropist Ghassan Aboud. Ghassan Aboud Group is a multi-business conglomerate engaged in automobiles, real estate, retail, bespoke catering, media and logistics. In business for more than two decades, the group operates from its global headquarters in the United Arab Emirates with offices in Australia, Belgium, China, Jordan and Turkey.
The establishment of Crystalbrook Collection in Australia marks the groups substantial investment foray in the region – notably in the acquisition, development and management of hospitality, tourism and related assets.


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Doubt is easy. Faith is not. Which one will you choose today?
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WASHINGTON—On April 22, 2016, the U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Indian Affairs Office of Indian Energy and Economic Development released two funding opportunities for tribes:
Three States and Two Tribes to Get $27 Million to Fight Childhood Hunger
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WASHINGTON—After three years of gridlock over federal funding, Congress on Jan. 13 passed a bipartisan spending bill that will fund the government through Sept. 30.
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Jude Okoye welcomes Second Child With Wife Ifeoma And Peter Okoye And Lola Omotayo Congratulate Them
Jude Okoye, the elder brother of P-Square's Peter Okoye and Paul Okoye has welcomed baby number two with his wife Ifeoma Umuokeke in the United States. The couple has a second daughter whom they have named Chisom Eleanor Okoye.
Despite the social media drama and split from P-Square and the allegations of death threats Peter Okoye levelled against his elder brother and manager, Jude Okoye, the singer wished his brother and wife Ifeoma hearty congratulations on his social media page. The singer wrote congratulatory messages on his wall saying,"Special congratulations to @kifycutie and @judeengees on the safe arrival of their baby girl. Congrats !!! Nothing but love.?"
Peter Okoye's wife, Lola Omotayo was not left out as she too shared a very sweet and prayerful message on her social media page to congratulate the couple.
"A big congratulations???? to Ify and Jude on the birth of your angel princess Eleanor. We are so happy for you guys. I am sure Emma is very excited to finally meet her adorable baby sister. May she bring more love and happiness into your home and May she give you cause to smile all the days of your lives. We can't wait to meet her. God bless your family. @kifycutie @judeengees ????❤?????????????????????#babygirl #Godisgood #newestaddition #blessed #okoye #emmasbabysister #cameronandalionascousin #family #onelove."
These social media posts are coming right on the heels of Peter Okoye's letter of termination of contract between P-Square which he sent to their lawyer, Festus Keyamo.
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An EgyptAir mechanic whose cousin joined the Islamic State is suspected of planting a bomb on a Russian passengers plane that blew up in the sky and fragments found around the Sinai Peninsula region. This is according to the source familiar to the matter.
"After learning that one of its members had a relative that worked at the airport, Islamic State delivered a bomb in a handbag to that person," said one of the sources, adding the suspect's cousin joined Islamic State in Syria a year and a half ago.
Egypt has long maintained that there has been no evidence yet that the Metrojet flight that took off from Sharm el-Sheikh airport, killing all 224 people on board, was taken down by terrorists.
So far there have been no arrests made on employees but sources that declined to be identified because of the sensitivity of the matter said the mechanic had been detained, along with two airport policemen and a baggage handler suspected of helping him put the bomb on board.
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Thos Henley
Thos Henley grew up in southern England in a small village in Southampton. He has a passion for music and literature and after reading the works of the great names in travel literature such as Laurie Lee, Richard Halliburton, Lord Bryon, Lawrence Durrell and specifically Patrick Leigh Fermor, Thos began to develop his romantic vision of life as the troubadour – walking and playing from village to village with nothing but his guitar as the ultimate incarnation of this romantic ideal.
After studying cinema at University in England, he decided to embark on an adventure similar to those described in the books of his childhood. He spent several months on the road in Europe, playing in the street for anyone who would listen while writing many poems, short stories and songs, before settling permanently in Paris.
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- SCOTUS Backs Employee Class Action Waivers: Next Steps for Financial Services Employers In May, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Epic Systems Corp. v. Lewis that employers may lawfully require employees to sign arbitration agreements that include a waiver of the right to participate in an employee class action lawsuit or arbitration. Below, we discuss the significance of this decision and highlight issues that employers may wish to consider in the wake of it. Epic Systems—a Pivotal Win for Employers The NLRB planted the seed for Epic Systems in 2012, when it first took... More
- Key Employment Laws for Financial Services Employees Published with Thomson Reuters Practical Law We published an article with Thomson Reuters Practical Law summarizing key employment issues for financial services employers, highlighting those rules applicable to registered representatives regulated by Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). With Thomson Reuters Practical Law's permission, we have attached it here.... More
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- Implementing and Applying the Employee Choice Doctrine: Employers Focus on Forfeiture to Protect Their Company's Assets Employers seeking to protect their competitive advantage and find an alternative method of influencing employees to not compete are increasingly relying on so-called "forfeiture for competition" agreements in place of traditional non-competes. This trend is driven, in large part, by the "employee choice" doctrine. In states that have adopted the employee choice doctrine, such as New York, a post-employment non-compete will not be subject to the usual reasonableness standard when it is contingent upon an employee's choice between receiving and... More
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Life's mysteries reveal themselves in the morning.
revelatory hush and fog prepare a sacrifice,
uneaten, left on the ground for the gods
and for those who whisper with their feet
as the sun arises. Decadent is the luxury of
being loved, when nothing else is sure, anywhere.
Would the blades of grass that will surely grow above you
accept you any less readily should you die tomorrow
or age until your hundreds.
when you know that all you want is one thing, finally...
a reverence stains the glass, how you see things lit through the pane...
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- Introduction: The Hargraves Community Center, will host two Open Forums to hear the community's input and ideas for offering new and innovative activities and recreation programs. Join us on either Tuesday, January 8 from 6 p.m.-8:30 p.m. or Saturday, January 12th from 10-11:30 a.m. in the Hargraves Auditorium.
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Chapel Hill Parks and Recreation operates two Community Centers. These centers are a vital source of learning and recreation for residents of Chapel Hill. For many neighborhoods, like our own Hargraves Center, they are the heart of the community.
The Hargraves Community Center, located at 216 N. Roberson Street in Downtown Chapel Hill, will host two Open Forums in January to hear the community's thoughts and ideas for offering new and innovative activities and recreation programs to the Hargrave's community and surrounding areas. Join us on either Tuesday, January 8 from 6 p.m.-8:30 p.m. or Saturday, January 12th from 10-11:30 a.m. in the Hargraves Auditorium. We welcome your ideas and suggestions to help support our efforts in continuing the legacy of service at the Hargraves Community Center.
The Hargraves Community Center includes an auditorium and the Northside Gymnasium and meeting room. Outside facilities include the A.D. Clark outdoor swimming pool, a softball field, tennis courts, basketball courts, a playground and picnic shelter. The Hargraves Community Center offers a variety of programs for all ages year-round, including after school, teacher workday and summer day camps for ages 5 -12. There's dance for all ages, talent and fashion shows for middle and high school youth, field trips and holiday programs for seniors. The center also offers an adult game night, a computer lab and game room with table tennis and a billiard table.
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This 1989 Toyota Soarer Aerocabin (VIN MZ20-009052) is a folding hardtop variant of Toyota's domestic flagship coupe and 1 of only 500 built. The seller adds that it has only 40k miles (see alternate eBay listing here), and if the mechanicals are sorted and one can live with right hand drive, this one could be an easy, interesting daily driver as well as a hit at Japanese car meets. Find it here at importavehicle.com in Ontario, California for $11,995.
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This article explains how to create a new user into Miradore Online using the Add user wizard. The process and the information fields are described in detail in the following step-by-step guide. To add users from a CSV file, check this article.
1. Navigate to the Users view in the My Company section of the Navigation pane.
2. Click Add user from the Actions pane to start the user creation wizard.
3. Fill in the information fields. Notice that you are required to enter the Email, First name, and Last name for the user. The email address and phone number information are used to enroll devices to Miradore Online, so make sure you enter them correctly. Always input your phone number in the international format including the country code, for example +1 302-678-3616. This ensures that enrollment SMS messages (if used) are received correctly.
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Taylor wins high jump at Sanger Classic
The Badger track team was busy during spring break, participating in the 24-team Sanger Easter Classic Invitational on April 11.
Track heavyweights such as Buchanan, Clovis West, Redwood of Visalia, Sanger, and Tulare Western were all at Dotson Field.
Sophomore Sayda Taylor was the lone winner for Yosemite, winning the high jump at 5-2. Taylor, who has won at three Valley invitational meets, has a best of 5-3 this year and is tied for the No. 6 ranking in the Central Section.
The YHS 4x100 meter relay team of Daytona Tuso, Peyton Garner, Abigail Rumohr, and Taylor took third place overall in a time of 52.63. It is the second straight invite where the 4x100 team has run a sub-53. That time ranks Yosemite No. 26 in the Central Section according to Athletic.net. The team is chasing the 4x100 record of 50.83 set in 1983, making it one of the oldest records at YHS.
Garner, who is having a strong all-around season, placed third in the triple jump with a personnel best of 32-6. Garner is moving up in the section rankings and is currently ranked No. 29.
Junior Peter Martinez unleashed a throw of 136-1 to take third place in the discus. It is a personal best throw for Martinez who is ranked No. 5 all-time at YHS, and No. 18 in the Central Section.
YHS girls finishers: 100 meters: 8. Taylor (13.31), 9. Garner (13.42) - 100 hurdles: 5. Chloe Duke (18.1), 6. Alli Ruiz (18.4). 300 hurdles: 9. Ruiz (1:07.28). 4x200 relay: 4. (Garner, Sarah Meeks, Tuso, Rumohr - 1:54.74) - 4x400 relay: 4. (Riley Ashton, Elyse Espe, Ruiz, Karee Smith - 4:29.30).
YHS boys finishers: 110m high hurdles: 7. Kevin Bulawsky (17.24), 10. Cass Moreno (18.14). 3200: 22. Isaac Rumohr (10:56). 4x100 relay: 5. (Dustin Leroy, Trevor Peter, Noah West, Larry Wood - 46.70). 4x800 relay: 6. (Caleb Bachelor, Rumohr, Ernest Jimenez, Alec Small - 9:10.12). 4x1600m relay: 9. (Peter Cresci, Jimenez, Rumohr, Small - 21:56.38). Shot Put: 5. Kevin Bulawsky (45-5), 8. Peter Martinez (40-6).
Bulawsky has a season best of 46-9 in the shot which ranks him No. 16 in the Central Section.
Yosemite hosted the second of three North Sequoia League meets on Wednesday, April 19, at Badger Stadium.
NSL meets lead up to the league championships which will be held at Yosemite on May 3. Teams accumulate points based on placement that are applied toward the league title.
The YHS girls won their first league meet and are considered favorites to repeat at the NSL league meet. Garner won four individual events at NSL No. 1 and has had an outstanding season.
Taylor is coming off a quad injury but is regaining her 2016 form that qualified her for the state meet last year in the 100. The depth at the sprints and field events should tip the balance for the Yosemite girls.


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Nurturing Fathers Workshop Series
January 14, 2017 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Saturday, repeating until April 8, 2017
The Nurturing Parenting Programs are designed to increase positive, nurturing skills and behaviors, and are
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For fathers seeking to create safe, loving and stable families. This is a 13-week series open to men from all family circumstances – custodial, non-custodial, step-fathers,
new fathers – with any age child. Children need loving relationships with both parents.
This workshop is held at the DHHS Office on Main Street in Lewiston.
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Timeshare accommodation in New Zealand's capital city Auckland doesn't get any closer than Club Pacific Westharbour. Situated in the premier location of Hobsonville, just 15 minutes from Auckland City, Club Pacific Westharbour offers proximity and convenience in the greater Auckland region.
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After relocation to Kentucky in 2006, Darlene Dine discovered a new and wondrous subject matter.
While living in Florida for 15 years, she was primarily involved in the photographic and portrait retouching industry.
Now living in the quaint, historic town of La Grange, she has found a new love for painting horses and scenes from our very own Oldham County.
Students at St. Francis School in Goshen were rewarded for their good deeds with a celebration and concert Friday.
Students gathered in the school auditorium and watched as their schoolmates gave presentations about their class service projects.
By Danna Zabrovsky
Staff Writer, The Oldham Era
A group of local churches plan to pool resources in order to revive a community clinic for uninsured residents.
Children throughout the state are benefitting from a new magazine that teaches them that healthy living is fun.
FIT4FUN is a colorful magazine that encourages creativity, critical thinking and a healthy lifestyle for children in kindergarten through third grade.
Sixth-grade students at St. Francis School in Goshen are spreading their wings, and some paper, to reach out to Japan in the country's time of need.
This past fall, students read two books, "Hiroshima" and "One Thousand Paper Cranes," as part of a study about the atomic bombings of Japan by the United States.
By Janell Oliver
special to the oldham era
Saturday morning may have been chilly and wet but that didn't stop dozens of adults and children from attending a wildflower open house at Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve in Goshen.
The event included two Wildflower Walks led by flower expert and executive director, Tavia Cathcart.
If you didn't know better, you might think the culinary arts class at the Oldham County Schools Arvin Center is a show on the Food Network.
Students wearing red, black and white chef jackets huddle around stainless steel work tables.
A girl peers into a massive commercial mixer.
"Oh what would we do, what would we do if there were no trees?"
The question comes from a children's song about tree preservation, something kindergarten students at Harmony Elementary know all about.
It's a sight you don't want to miss as hundreds of items from clothes to furniture a Crestwood church and are given away at no charge.
The event takes place at the Crestwood Stake Center during the fifth-annual Swap N' Shop from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. The center is located at 6401 Westwind Way in Crestwood.
The Oldham County History Center will be host to "New Harmonies: Celebrating American Roots Music" starting in March 2012.
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The Oldham Era is your source for local news, sports, events, and information in Oldham County and LaGrange, Kentucky, and the surrounding area.


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Glad to see that my bug issue report mentioned in a previous post was verified, accepted and fixed by Google's developers team in ZERO time (whole process took less than 1 working day). This tells me a lot about the quality of their work.
It is a pity that I have to revisit my code now and remove the work around I devised.
Lesson learned: If you run into a bug and you are damn sure it is a real bug and not your lousy code causing the problem do not hesitate, fill a report and wait a little before you start waisting your time devising a work around.


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Jewish Life
Introduction to Judaism
A seven part series for both Jews and non-Jews to understand the basic tenets of Jewish life. A golden opportunity for interfaith couples as well as those interested in conversion to explore the many dimensions of Jewish ideas, observances, history, heritage, practices, ethics, traditions, and joys of Jewish life in a welcoming and pluralistic environment.
Faculty: Bob Westle
Good – Kindness, Compassion, Generosity, Patience and Humility
Jewish values inform every moment of our lives. Through studying and practicing these character traits, we truly fulfill the promise made to Abraham and Sarah- "And you shall be a blessing." As Mordechai Kaplan taught, "Being Jewish is an exceptional way of being human." How Being a Good Jew Can Make you a Good Person.
Faculty: Rabbi Bonnie Koppell
Mindfulness - You have a Choice, Choose to be Present!
How do we learn to live in the moment? How can we practice Judaism with clear-er intention and deeper meaning in our daily life?
Faculty: Paul Kerzner
The Power of Jewish: Judaism as a Roadmap to a Meaningful Life
An uplifting class which will enhance your own Jewish journey. An opportunity to mine Jewish sources and find their powerful messages for today. Among the topics covered are: The power of gratitude; the power of words; the power of Jewish community; the power of two-Israel & Diaspora; the power of prayer; the limits of G-d's power; the power of memory; the power of Shabbat & the power of passion.
Faculty: Rabbi Barton Lee
Reflections of Elul
Elul, the month in the Hebrew calendar which precedes Rosh HaShana is traditionally a time for personal reflection and spiritual preparation for the New Year. It offers a unique opportunity to examine and take stock of our life and how we live that life. In Elul we can take concrete steps to making a difference and become a blessing to ourselves and others.
Faculty: Andre Ivory