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Keep Your Liability Claim Investigation Secret and Safe
Experienced liability claims managers know the perils of investigating a loss. If liability appears to be adverse, a thorough investigation might uncover and develop evidence that a claimant can later use to pursue a claim against you. On the other hand, a claim can't be effectively evaluated or defended without the information and evidence that can only be obtained through a comprehensive investigation. The answer to that dilemma just might be your local neighborhood lawyer. Under the law of every state, the work product of a lawyer and the communications between a lawyer and a client are protected from disclosure as privileged and confidential. That means an adverse party cannot compel the lawyer, the client, or the lawyer's retained consultants to disclose the results of the investigation. Best of all, it means the lawyer and the client can choose what is to be disclosed and what is to be kept confidential.
To illustrate, let's look at a liability claim that arose from a fatal truck accident in Colorado a few years ago. In Aberkalns v. Blake et al., U.S.D.C., Colorado, 2009 WL 310709, 2009 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 35258, the trucking company involved in the accident immediately retained an attorney to represent it and oversee the investigation. At the request of law enforcement officers, the attorney consented to and observed the search, inspection, and testing of the company's vehicle after the accident. The attorney also attended the police department's accident reconstruction testing. The family of a man who had been killed in the accident later filed a wrongful death suit and listed the defense attorney as a witness. The plaintiff's lawyer requested disclosure of the information obtained by the lawyer during the course of his post-accident representation of the trucking company. The company objected, citing attorney-client confidentiality. After the plaintiff's lawyer refused to remove the defense lawyer from his witness list or withdraw the discovery requests, the defense filed a motion for a protective order. That motion asked the court to prohibit the plaintiff from obtaining any discovery from the defense lawyer and to prohibit the plaintiff from calling the defense lawyer as a witness. The plaintiff argued that the lawyer was "acting in the capacity of a risk manager or investigator, rather than as an attorney." The magistrate judge disagreed with the plaintiff's argument. After discussing the purpose of the attorney work-product doctrine, which is to protect the lawyer's work and provide an opportunity for confidential analysis, the judge held that the defense lawyer could not be called as a witness and that the work he did for the trucking company was confidential and privileged. The judge went on to find that the plaintiff's lawyer had blatantly attempted to cause undue burden and expense, and ordered the plaintiff to reimburse the defense for all expenses caused by the improper attempt to obtain privileged information. The court's ruling reinforces the importance of proper legal representation, starting with the first report of an accident.
Keep in mind that information and documents that exist independently of a lawyer's efforts and are relevant to a claim cannot be hidden merely by handing them to a lawyer. To qualify for privileged status, the information or document must have been created by the lawyer, or at the lawyer's direction, for the purpose of legal representation. A lawyer, or a party, may not destroy evidence. That goes for their insurers, consultants, and office staff as well.
A complete, thorough and accurate investigation of any serious accident is an important first step to defending liability claims, but we must always be vigilant and avoid creating evidence that must later be disclosed and may then be used against us. The answer, in many cases, is just a barrister away.


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Free Newborn Baby Hat Pattern
If you've been around the blog lately or following me on Instagram, you know that we're just weeks (days??) away from welcoming baby boy number five. So I've been cooking easy meals and making last minute baby items. Baby pants are among my absolute favorite things to sew for babies, and I decided baby also needs some matching hats! I have a free hat pattern to share with you, so all the babies in your life can be covered from head to toe. :)
Baby hats are a necessity for a fall or winter baby, and knit hats are just so cute and cozy.
This pattern is super quick and easy to sew! It takes less than 1/4 yard of knit fabric, so you can use up some scraps.
- less than 1/4yd knit fabric
- thread
- serger or sewing machine that can zig-zag
- scissors or rotary cutter
1. After you've taped the pattern together, cut out your fabric. This is how the fabric looks opened up:
2. Fold the fabric right sides together and sew along the long curved side, leaving about 3 inches open on each end.
3. Fold the fabric in half, wrong sides together – this will put your seam on the inside. Fold the hat as shown in the photo below, matching up the points. You will have four layers of fabric together. Sew all four layers together from one point to the side, using either a serger or a zig-zag stitch. If you are using a serger, leave the tails long. If you are using a zig-zag stitch, be sure to back-stitch at the ends.
4. Turn the hat and sew together the next four layers of fabric. Again, leave the tails long if you're using a serger.
5. Continue to turn the hat, matching up the four layers of fabric, and sewing them together. All the seams should be coming together at a point at the top.
7. When you're finished with all the seams, it should look like the photo below. If you used a serger, tie all the tails so they don't unravel before cutting them.
Now turn your hat right side out and cuff!
Since I don't have a baby to model this hat yet, this old baby doll of mine will have to do. ;)
It's obviously a little big for the doll, but will be perfect for baby!
This baby hat pattern goes perfectly with my free newborn baby pants pattern!
I mean seriously… how cute is this??!! I think baby might be coming in home in one of these outfits!
The brown striped pants were upcycled (which is also why they're longer… since my babies tend to grow longer instead of chubbier, I didn't bother to cut the pattern shorter to account for re-using the hem). The arrows came from Raspberry Creek Fabrics, and the plaid from Girl Charlee.
Don't forget to download your FREE Newborn Baby Hat Pattern!
Happy baby sewing!

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Thanks to the Indiana Department of Workforce Development's increased collection efforts, the state has recouped millions
of dollars in unpaid unemployment insurance taxes since January 2006.
But one in eight Hoosier businesses remains delinquent.
According to DWD, 17,343 Indiana firms owe $66.5 million to the department. Of that sum, $38.7 million is for overdue taxes.
The remainder consists of interest, penalties and special charges. Indiana has 128,000 operating businesses.
Bankrupt companies are responsible for some of the debt. Scofflaws are to blame for most of the rest.
"We're not taking this effort lightly," DWD Commissioner Andrew Penca said. "For those who have chosen
to skirt the system, we've stepped up our efforts. We'll have little if any remorse in going after those who have
Business leaders support the DWD's harder line. Indiana Chamber of Commerce President Kevin Brinegar said it's important
to keep the tax burden on companies as low as possible. But once enacted, he said, laws should apply equally to all employers.
"If the taxes are on the books, we believe every business should pay what they owe," he said. "If we minimize
the delinquents, we also reduce the chances that those who are paying on time have to pay higher rates to offset in part the
revenues that aren't there."
The U.S. unemployment insurance system was created during the Great Depression. Indiana formed its affiliated program in
1938 and began collecting taxes from employers. They're used to underwrite living expense payments to the unemployed.
Today, workers who lose their jobs for no fault of their own can claim up to $390 per week for 26 weeks.
In fiscal 2006, the state collected $613.8 million in unemployment insurance taxes. It paid benefits worth $649.2 million–a
$35.4 million deficit.
With the help of Indiana Attorney General Steve Carter, DWD for the last 15 months has been aggressively pursuing litigation
against companies in arrears. It's filed lawsuits in an effort to collect $2.5 million pending from 56 firms. Another
17 cases have been referred to Carter, but suits have not yet been filed.
Efforts by the Attorney General's Office have resulted in $2 million in unemployment insurance settlements since the
campaign began. In total, Penca said, DWD's campaign attracted $5 million in extra collections last year. This year, he
expects to recoup up to an extra $8 million.
"We're starting to turn the corner and reduce the balance," he said. "It didn't take overnight to
get to $66 million, and it won't be overnight when we reduce that debt to an amount that's acceptable and reasonable."
Tougher tactics
Penca said DWD inherited most of the outstanding balance. Before Gov. Mitch Daniels was elected in 2004, he said, DWD often
let firms with unpaid unemployment insurance taxes languish for years, sometimes decades. Under its new management, the agency
has been more carefully tracking delinquents.
Some companies simply have cash-flow problems and agree to repay what they owe over time. But others deliberately attempt
to avoid their taxes, Penca said, folding one company only to re-form under another business name.
The state expects a number of insolvent firms to declare bankruptcy every year, thus it must write off an average $10 million
of its unpaid unemployment insurance debt annually. But each year, still more firms fall behind in their payments, so the
outstanding balance never disappears.
Records show DWD is suing six firms that it says owe more than $100,000 apiece (see graphic). Muncie-based Triangle Concrete
Contractors has the highest debt: $300,685. The firm, which is being sued in Marion Superior Court, did not return calls.
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, which manages the unemployment insurance system with state governments, employer
tax delinquency is a widespread problem. Nationally, firms owe $852 million for unemployment insurance obligations.
U.S. Department of Labor spokeswoman Peggy Abrahamson said Indiana was unable to collect about 2.2 percent of its unemployment
insurance taxes last year. That's well within the national expected range, she said.
It's up to states to decide when to give up on collection efforts and write off bad debt. Even when they do so, however,
the obligation is never forgotten.
"For debts of material amounts, most states will file liens against the real property of debtors. The liens remain in
force indefinitely," she said.
Sometimes, companies are able to get out from behind the eight ball.
State records show Bloomington-based Employment Plus Inc., a temporary staffing firm, was $400,540 in arrears on unemployment
insurance taxes. The company's vice president of finance and administration, Mike Testy, told IBJ his firm found
itself in a cash-flow crunch when it expanded into Kentucky. Profit didn't keep pace with expenses.
The company–which has a full-time staff of 100, plus 2,500 temps–worked with DWD to establish an installment repayment
plan and return to good standing. It made its final payment in November. In exchange, DWD agreed not to charge Employment
Plus the higher, delinquent tax rate in 2007, which would have cost it an extra $1.3 million.
Testy said his company feels "sincere appreciation" for DWD's leniency. The best way to deal with the agency,
he said, is through "open, honest communication, full disclosure and a willingness to meet your obligations, one way
or another."
Gaming the system?
Delinquent payers aren't the only challenge confronting state officials overseeing the unemployment insurance system.
Many employers in seasonal industries like construction or education "game" the system, said David Reingold, an
associate professor of public policy at Indiana University's School of Public and Environmental Affairs in Bloomington.
He said they lay off large portions of their work force during slow months, relying on the unemployment insurance system to
cover employees' living expenses.
As long as the state has enough assets in place, such tactics have no impact on benefits to the unemployed.
But Indiana's Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund's assets have been on the decline, dropping from nearly $1.5 billion
in 2001 to $583.7 million June 30, 2006, the end of the state's last fiscal year. For each of the past six years, Indiana
has paid far more in unemployment insurance benefits than it has collected in taxes from employers.
Penca blames the national economic recession, and says Indiana's job gains in the last two years allowed the trust fund
to level off. He said the balance is now on the rise.
When the unemployment trust fund's balance is high, the state can decrease its tax on businesses. Those taxes start at
about 2.7 percent on the first $7,000 in wages for each employee. Employers that seldom lay off workers get the lowest tax
rates. The top rate, for delinquents, is 5.6 percent.
Penca said it is his goal to help Daniels foster a business-friendly environment by keeping the tax as low as possible. He
pointed out that other states have higher tax rates, or tax more than the first $7,000 in wages. Reducing bad debt, he said,
is one more way to achieve that business-friendly goal.
Reingold said the collections campaign is a good idea, but relying on expectations of a strong economy to grow Indiana's
trust fund balance might not be.
He pointed out that the state would have to borrow money from the federal government and pay it interest if Indiana's
unemployment trust balance ever fell too low. That's what happened in the severe recession of 1981, Brinegar recalled,
the last time Indiana's unemployment insurance trust was "upside down."
Added Reingold: "It's basically not a problem until you have no money on hand. And then it becomes an enormously
challenging situation."


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The 2 piece includes a strong centered magnet in the lid, so the grinder can store your material as well without risk of spilling. The Mendo Mulcher comes with two times more teeth than the other grinder competition and the teeth are curved, stopping the grinder from sticking when you grind your material.
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On July 14th 1789, citizens of Paris stormed the Bastille – a fortress-prison used for storing weaponry and gunpowder, and for holding political prisoners without charge. The event is considered to be one of the triggers for the French Revolution and is commemorated each year as "la Fete Nationale" or "Bastille Day".
The French Revolution had multiple triggers, but none more iconic than the storming of the Bastille, when citizens of Paris – fed up with years of social inequality, and resentful of the privileges enjoyed by the aristocracy and the church – took control of the fortress-prison in order to arm themselves against foreign mercenaries allegedly attempting to shut down the people´s National Constituent Assembly.
The event triggered ten years of bloody civil war and the execution of tens of thousands of civilians – ranging from the aristocracy to suspected enemies of the revolution. It ended when Napoleon Bonaparte led a coup against the executive council that had taken charge of France and set up the First Empire – setting the stage for an era in French History known as the Napoleonic Wars.
The French Revolution is regarded by some historians as one of the most important events in human history. Due to French colonialization in the years that preceded it, the effects of the Revolution were felt from the Middle East to the Caribbean as absolute monarchies were replaced throughout much of the western world by republics and liberal democracies.
Bastille Day Celebrated at Intertops Poker
Bastille Day is commemorated each July 14th around the world; with some of the biggest celebrations outside of France taking place across the United States. Over fifty U.S. cities will host events this year, attracting tens of thousands of partygoers with French food, French wine and renditions of the French national anthem "La Marseillaise".
The significance of the day has not been lost on Intertops Poker, who will be hosting a special Bastille Day tournament this coming Saturday at 7:10pm (EDT). With more than a passing nod to the revolutionaries´ favorite tool for executing the aristocracy – the guillotine – the tournament is a knockout event, with each player having a dollar bounty on their head.
The buy-in for the Bastille Day tournament is just $5.50 including the bounty, and Intertops Poker is guaranteeing a $300 prize pool. The site is also hosting three "Wild West Shootouts" prior to the event (at 10:00am, 1:00pm and 4:00pm ET) with buy-ins of just $0.33, and each Shootout guaranteeing three seats for the target event. Don´t miss it. There will be heads rolling at Intertops Poker on Saturday!
Intertops Boosts its Tournament Schedule with Honolulu Brunch
A couple of months ago, Intertops Poker (review) added a second weekday Sundowner tournament to its schedule in order to cater for players on the Pacific coast. The site has now further boosted its tournament schedule by adding a Honolulu Brunch event from Monday to Saturday at 5:05pm ET (the name comes from the local time in Honolulu being 11:05am).
For a $16.50 buy-in tournament with a relatively early start time, the $1,000 guaranteed prize pool is quite attractive. Admittedly the event has a re-buy and add-on structure to help fund the prize pool, but it should still be a popular event – especially as it starts at a time when many European players will still be active on the site (5:05pm ET is 10:05pm in London and 11:05pm in Paris).
The site has also recently extended its freeroll tournament schedule. There are now four $25 freeroll tournaments running each weekday, with two $50 and three $100 freeroll tournaments each Saturday and Sunday. These represent a good opportunity to boost your bankroll as the tournaments have a very shallow payout structure; so, if you cash in any of the events, the winnings will be worth having.


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A disability in North Dakota is determined following the guidelines of the Social Security Administration. These include being unable to work at the job your previously held, being unable to work at any other job, and having a medically determined injury that will last a least a year. Qualifying for disability in North Dakota allows you to draw a monthly payment to help pay your bills. However, there are other services you may be eligible for in addition to this payment. Below are a few of these programs that can make a disabled individual's life much easier.
The North Dakota vision program is designed for the elderly disabled individual who has vision problems and needs assistance in maintaining their homes and in performing daily activities like eating and bathing. Vision impaired books and transportation to medical exams are also provided as needed.
For those who were injured on the job or have a disability that requires physical therapy or rehabilitation, there are a number of services offered by North Dakota. The aim of these services is to assist disabled individuals in gaining the skills and abilities to work at least part time. The services offered include more than just job training, however. The services also include transportation, equipment maintenance, job placement, transportation, and a job coach who will assist individuals with finding and keeping a job. To be eligible, you must have a mental or physical disability that affects your ability to find and hold a job.
This part of the North Dakota Health and Human Services Department is aimed at providing services to individuals who were born with a disability. Many of these services help train and educate family members about disabilities and how to best assist an individual. Home health care, services to assist an individual with being part of the community, and supervised living arrangements are all services offered through Developmental Disabilities Services.
For those with disabilities who wish to maintain independent living and perhaps even continue to be employed in some fashion will want to learn more about the programs offered by Independent Living Services. These include transportation to and from work and social activities, education opportunities, housing assistance, and personal assistance. Some individuals may qualify for delivered meals, a home health nurse, or other assistance in their home.
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J.R. Church delivers this lecture before a live audience in Tampa, Florida. He takes you back through European history to follow the development of the legend behind the so-called Holy Grail. Beginning with the origin of the Merovingian dynasty, he makes the connection to all the royalty of Europe and to the knights (the private armies of the kings), including the Knights Templar. There is also a connection to various branches of secret societies – Rosicrucians, Freemasons, the Illuminati, etc., – all hold a significant place in the grail legend.
According to the legend, the grail represented many things – a cup, a stone, but most significantly, the womb of Mary Magdalene, from whom came the royal houses of Europe. This poor woman, out of whom Jesus cast seven devils, has been made to be a harlot, though the Scriptures never portrayed her as such. Her redemption lay in the legend that Jesus fathered children by her, and that their divine children bore the kings and queens of Europe. Therefore, her womb became the vessel known as the Holy Grail. In this lecture, you will learn the outcome of the grail legend – the birth of the Antichrist!


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The Brio Amaze is Honda's entry level sedan. Its front half is nearly identical to its Brio A-segment city car sibling. Instead of just having a trunk grafted on the Brio, it gets a slightly longer wheelbase to give the rear passengers more legroom. Exterior dimensions are compact with the overall length falling just within 4000mm. While the Brio hatch gets a predominantly dark gray interior to match is sporty youthful image, the sedan gets a beige trimmed interior to match its slightly more mature image.
Like its hatchback sibling, the lone engine in the Philippine market Brio Amaze is Honda's 1.3-liter i-VTEC inline-4 gasoline engine which produces an impressive 99hp and 127Nm. It can be paired with either a 5-speed manual transmission or a 5-speed automatic transmission.
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Your Whatsapp Chats are at Risk !! Read How to be Safe
WhatsApp is a social messaging platform owned by Facebook and it is one of the most popular apps in the world. Also considered one of the safest, WhatsApp puts in end-to-end encryption on every message sent on its platform. However, this time there is a new bug which has been deleting WhatsApp messages from chats, leaving users confused.
There is a new WhatsApp bug on the go which reportedly deletes your chats. In a number of online reports, a new WhatsApp bug has been spotted which deletes old WhatsApp messages without any input from the user. According to a report, WhatsApp users have now come on Twitter to share their miseries and have said that their messages in WhatsApp chats are getting deleted in chronological order, starting with the oldest message in a chat.
"We are aware of this bug and are working on a fix for the users who have encountered this issue," WhatsApp spokesperson said in a statement.
The issue's Faced By People:
Amazon Web Services employee Abby Fuller claimed that WhatsApp messages of the previous owner of the number were accessible to her. The new bug has raised concerns around privacy of WhatsApp messages.
"Logged into WhatsApp with a new phone number today and the message history from the previous number's owner was right there?! This doesn't seem right," Fuller said in a tweet.
WhatsApp users have reportedly taken to Twitter to voice their concerns and have stated that the messages in their old WhatsApp chats have been deleted in a chronological fashion, starting with the oldest chat thread. This WhatsApp bug has made surface last year but the Facebook-owned software giant had not made any official statement.
According to a WhatsApp user named Bharat Mehra who recently posted on Twitter, stated that his WhatsApp messages were vanishing mysteriously. His post has also been shared by WaBetaInfo. According to Bharat, his messages are being deleted from the chats every morning and he also stated that he is using a Moto G4 Plus smartphone.
As of now, there has been no official statement from WhatsApp or Facebook. It is noteworthy that last year, WhatsApp had announced a partnership with Google, under which all WhatsApp backups will get stored in Google Drive. The process will gather data but that same data won't be counted against the 15GB free storage limit that every user gets on Google Drive. Additionally, WhatsApp also stated that the backups which were not updated since last one year or more will be deleted automatically from Drive. This could be one of the main reasons why WhatsApp users are facing this problem where their messages getting deleted automatically.
How to Stay Safe?
Until the Company officially announces about the fix of the bug, we recommend you to create a backup of your chats along with media on the google drive. To do this follow the below steps:
Step 1: Open Whatsapp and Head to Settings via clicking the three dot icon
Step 2: Head to Chats Menu
Step 3: Click on Chat Backup
Step 4: Select Your Google Account and choose the backup frequency to Daily or Weekly
Done Now Your Chats are safe. Enjoy messaging


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I just wanted to make a post here again recommending people looking into Lewis Price at Pricetone mandolins. I just purchased a guitar from him, and the just like the mandolin I already own, the sound quality in this instrument is amazing. His prices are also very reasonable. His guitar is modeled after the Martin HD-28 and the sound it produces stands up to the three HD-28s I put it against. The instrument is VERY balanced and has the great low end, without feeling boomy. This guitar is LOUD and when played with the mandolin I purchased from him previously make an excellent pair.
There is also something to be said about the personal service I have always received from Mr. Price. An example of this is my mandolin. Over the years of wear and tear ( I play this instrument a LOT) the intonation and the action were really suffering. I sent my mandolin down to SC from Wisconsin and he turned fixed it and made it just awesome. He received the instrument on Monday and it was in my hands the following Saturday. The intonation is amazing, the playability is like butter. He really support was he makes.
The other aspect to all of this great quality and service is the price. According to Mr. Price, he is still getting 2500 for a mandolin and 2000 for a guitar. Both of these instruments can hang with much more expensive examples of mandolins and guitars so the value, the service, and sound combined makes Pricetone Instruments an excellent value.
I have no financial interest in this, just a very happy customer. Please check them out in the builder database or just give him and his wife a call.
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Luongo's wheels got stolen. Literally, just the wheels.
Tires seem to play an unusually large role in the public life of Roberto Luongo.
During the 2011 Stanley Cup final, the Vancouver Canucks goalie famously said of Boston Bruins counterpart Tim Thomas that "I've been pumping his tires ever since the series started" in an exchange that has become a bit of a running joke among hockey fans.
On Tuesday afternoon, Luongo tweeted from his @strombone1 account that the wheels had been stolen from his SUV, apparently parked at his home in Florida. He provided his more than 173,000 Twitter followers with visual evidence of his misfortune.
A Montreal Canadien got into a spot of trouble with the law.
Montreal Canadiens prospect Nathan Beaulieu and his father, former Sarnia Sting coach Jacques Beaulieu, have pleaded guilty to assault and were granted conditional discharges.
They were charged with assault in April after an altercation at a house party that left two people with minor injuries. Lawyer Patrick Ducharme said the ruling will allow the men to continue their hockey careers.
"That means that there is no conviction registered," Ducharme said. "The court accepts their taking responsibility for it, but instead of convicting the accused they gave each of them a discharge."
A new prospective owner has stepped up with interest in the Devils.
A person familiar with the negotiations says Philadelphia 76ers owner Josh Harris will add the NHL's New Jersey Devils and the lease to their arena to his portfolio Thursday.
Attorneys for both sides were putting the final touches on the deal Wednesday that would allow Jeff Vanderbeek to sell his majority ownership to Harris, said the person, who asked not to be identified because neither party had announced the deal.
The Devils announced early Wednesday evening that they planned to hold a major news conference Thursday at 11 a.m. ET.
Under NHL rules, the sale of the team could not be announced unless it had been approved by the league's board of governors.


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Pretoria, South Africa – South Africa must act decisively in response to xenophobia and attacks on foreigners, but solutions must be based on unity and cohesion, not more segregation, according to the Institute for Security Studies (ISS).
Thousands of foreigners have been displaced and five killed in the latest attacks that started in KwaZulu-Natal last week. The negative attitudes of many South Africans toward foreigners remain unchanged since the incidents earlier this year and in 2008 when 62 foreigners were murdered.
'These attacks are fuelled by two myths about foreigners' said Gareth Newham, head of ISS' Governance, Crime & Justice division. 'The first is that they take South Africans' jobs which drives up unemployment. The second is that they are a cause of the crime problem.'
Both notions have been disproved by research, said Newham.
Using data from Statistics South Africa, a study by the Migrating for Work Research Consortium showed that in 2014 just 4% of the working population was made up of foreigners. Research by the Gauteng City-Region Observatory showed that rather than causing unemployment, international migrants contribute to the economy by renting shops from South Africans, providing jobs to locals and paying value added tax. Foreigners that run businesses employ more South Africans than South African-run businesses do.
And while some foreign nationals engage in crime, most do not. South Africans perpetrate a vast majority of crime in the country. This is acknowledged in Statistics South Africa's National Victims of Crime Survey released in 2014 which shows that 95% of the 30 000 households surveyed said crime in their area was committed by South Africans. Only 5% said that crime in their area was caused by foreigners.
'Immigration is a sensitive subject globally' said ISS researcher Hamadziripi Tamukamoyo. 'The recent backlash against immigrants in European Union countries by conservative political parties clearly demonstrates this. Attitudes in South Africa toward foreign nationals therefore seem to mirror conservative concerns in other parts of the world.'
But given the lessons learned from its racially divided past and the values enshrined in the country's Constitution, it is legitimate to expect better of South Africa on this score.
'Government does not seem to have learned from the past' said Tamukamoyo. 'Xenophobia is becoming a barometer of dissatisfaction for the lack of service delivery and jobs. Frustrated South Africans are picking on soft targets'.
According to Newham, the country is heading dangerously close to introducing a new form of apartheid where foreign nationals are segregated from local communities and are subject to second-class treatment. Four interventions could help South Africa avoid such a shameful scenario from occurring.
First, the country's leadership – from the highest level to the local level – must speak in a unified voice to dispel the myths about foreign nationals.
Second, the state's intelligence agencies must direct their efforts to better understanding the dynamics behind the violent attacks, to better predict where they may occur and to what extent they are organised.
Third, there must be no impunity for those who attack foreign nationals and steal their belongings. Rather than turning a blind eye, the police must gather evidence against all those who commit crimes, and make arrests where appropriate.
Fourth, foreign nationals must be seen as a valuable resource and integrated into economic growth plans rather than being excluded from them. This will also require a review of immigration policy and practice.
'History shows that countries with "progressive" migration policies often reap significant economic benefits' said Tamukamoyo. 'South Africa has much to gain from drawing on the best of what its people have to offer, whether they are born here or chose to live here.'
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World History Survey
World History Survey (HIST200)
Social Studies
1.0 (yearlong course)
Suggested Prerequisites:
World History Survey
(Credit for this course can be applied to the 1.0 credit graduation requirement for world studies.)
This course begins with a solid foundation of ancient history, moves to a presentation of Asian and African cultures, explores the Greco-Roman culture and the Middle Ages, and ends with an in-depth look at modern history. Through the lens of a Biblical worldview, students will develop an understanding of key themes in history, as well as an ability to analyze historical evidence and express historical understanding in writing. This course will use a variety of sources and emphasize reading comprehension, writing, and research.
Welcome to World History Survey. In this course, you have the awesome opportunity to study the highlights of key things that have occurred in our world from Creation all the way until the present day. This truly is a world history course, whereby we take a look at the history of civilizations and societies on every continent, except for Antarctica. Come and join the journey of investigating the amazing events, people, perspectives, movements, trends, and worldviews that shape our present day world. Emphasis is placed on making connections from past to present as well as analyzing various perspectives and sources. Throughout the course you are given formal opportunities to go deeper and look further into things that interest you personally. You are challenged along the way to consider the Biblical worldview of history and analyze the many viewpoints, whether Biblical or not, that have shaped our world. At certain points in the course, you even have the freedom to determine what areas of the world you want to study further. So again, come and join us on this journey of seeing God's providential hand in the unfolding of His story throughout the history of the world.
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YORKTOWN, VIRGINIA (OCTOBER 19, 1781) — After nearly a month of intense battle, Lt. Gen. Charles Cornwallis, commander of the British forces in the southern theater, signed a formal agreement of British surrender today, ending the Battle of Yorktown.
The surrender, which was overseen by Gen. George Washington, marked the end of the bloody battle, which had raged on since September. Washington and Cornwallis began surrender negotiations on Oct. 17 at the Moore House.
The Moore House, where Gen. George Washington and Gen. Charles Cornwallis discussed terms for British surrender. (Wood & Gibson/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Lord Cornwallis did not attend the actual signing of surrender, citing an illness, and sent his second-in-command, Gen. Charles O'Hara, to the ceremony. There, O'Hara carried Cornwallis' sword to American and French commanders.
In all, Cornwallis surrendered nearly 8,000 men and seamen, more than 100 cannons and more than a dozen ships. As British troops marched out to surrender, a band reportedly played the song, "The World Turned Upside Down."
The decisive Continental victory has boosted American morale and many hope it will be the final major battle of the war as American delegates have already begun to discuss what negotiations with the British to formally surrender the war may look like.
The American victory came more than five years after America declared its independence from King George III on July 4, 1776.
The battle began late last month after Gen. Washington with the help of the Marquis de Lafayette, the Count de Rochambeau and the Count de Grasse were able to surround Cornwallis' weathered troops in southern Virginia.
Count de Grasse was able to win a sea victory in early September, defeating the British Navy and preventing them from providing Cornwallis with supplies and reinforcements. That, along with thousands of French reinforcements and Washington's battle-tested troops, proved too much to overcome for Cornwallis.
According to initial reports, 200 to 300 British troops were killed in the battle while an unknown number were wounded when taken prisoner. Less than 100 French and Continental troops were killed, while it is estimated that just over 300 were wounded.
It is reported that a British ship carrying 7,000 men was on its way to provide aid to Cornwallis, but that ship never arrived, potentially because of the French Navy's command of the Chesapeake Bay.


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It's sunny today in Nuremberg. In fact, we've had a unusually warm, almost summer-like week. Nature has exploded around us. I'm sitting out on the deck working through my NYC photos, still amazed by the swagger of the Big Apple. Is there any other city where dogs wear sunglasses?
Later today we'll visit friends for a barbecue (and some drone flying). Life is good! Tomorrow I'll head back to Portland, Oregon. Just for a week. And believe it or not, the weather forecast for the Pacific Northwest calls for sunny days and temperatures in the 80's. Crazy world, but I'll take it 🙂
This photo I took last weekend on the Brooklyn Bridge with my Olympus OM-D E-M1 and the mZuiko 12-100 F/4 Pro Zoom. Image specs 1/640 sec @ f/7.1 and ISO 200, 80mm focal length.
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Welcome to Cozy Wednesday!
I am very excited to welcome Laurien Berenson to Escape With Dollycas!
Welcome to My World!
by Laurien Berenson
I was talking to a friend the other day about books. He told me, almost apologetically, that he doesn't read books. He said that it never occurs to him to pick one up.
I understand that we live in a fast-paced world. I know that everyone has smart phones, streaming video, and access to a 24/7 news cycle. But I still can't help but feel a little bit sorry for someone who has never discovered the wonder of reading.
For me, reading has always been the most glorious escape. In good times, I read for pleasure. In not-so-good times I read for solace. Reading transports me to places I've never been—and sometimes to places I never want to go. A story can lift my mood, make me think, or scare me half to death. Great storytellers let me see the world through their eyes, and they open my mind to possibilities I might never have previously envisioned.
It's no wonder that when I was a child my favorite presents were always books. If I was really lucky they were books about dogs or horses.
Aside from reading, the other constant in my life has always been the presence of animals. Now I'm fortunate to be able to combine my two passions as the author of the Melanie Travis Canine Mystery series. Let me say right up front that I am not just a writer of cozy mysteries, I am also a huge fan. This is a genre that has something for everyone: humor, quirky characters, great writing, and interesting settings.
My series grew out of my personal experience breeding and showing Standard and Miniature Poodles. I am the third generation in my family to show dogs and my grandmother was also a dog show judge. I spent more than twenty years in the dog show world and it didn't take me long to discover what a fertile setting it would make for a mystery series!
Now that the 19th book in the series, LIVE AND LET GROWL, is about to be released, I've moved to greener pastures and Melanie Travis does too (at least for one adventure). I have transitioned from breeding Poodles to breeding Thoroughbred race horses. This book takes my two main characters, Melanie and her Aunt Peg, to the Bluegrass state of Kentucky where they become involved in shenanigans taking place in the world of horse racing.
Take it from me, dogs and horses are a great combination!
In LIVE AND LET GROWL I had the opportunity to explore a setting that most people only think about once a year on the 1st Saturday in May: Kentucky Derby day. But the Thoroughbred industry—both the horses themselves and those who care for them–are so much more than just that one premier event.
It's my pleasure to give readers a behind-the-scenes look at a milieu that's exciting and different. I hope you enjoy stepping into my world as much as I enjoyed writing about it.
~~ Laurien
Live and Let Growl
(A Melanie Travis Mystery)
Cozy Mystery
19th in Series
Setting – Kentucky
Kensington (July 26, 2016)
Hardcover: 304 pages
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When her Aunt Peg lands a gig as judge at a Kentucky dog show, Melanie Travis welcomes the opportunity for a road trip. Too bad a killer has planned a deadly detour . . .
For a dog lover like Melanie, the opportunity to attend the Kentuckiana Dog Show Cluster is not to be missed. Fortunately, the timing coincides with her spring break from teaching, so she heads for central Kentucky with her sister-in-law Bertie and Aunt Peg, who's accepted a week-long judging assignment. Once there, Aunt Peg reconnects with an old friend, Ellie Gates Wanamaker, a former Standard Poodle exhibitor and a member of a well-heeled Kentucky family. Miss Ellie has been out of the dog show world for more than a decade, but when Melanie invites her to spectate at the Louisville Kennel Club dog show, she's eager to accompany her.
Miss Ellie's presence at the expo center, however, provokes mixed reactions from exhibitors she hasn't seen in years, including some outright animosity. The following day Melanie learns that Miss Ellie has suffered a fatal accident while exercising her dogs. Aunt Peg, however, suspects foul play. Wishing to avoid any scandal, Miss Ellie's pedigreed family prefers to let sleeping dogs lie, but as Melanie begins to sniff around, she discovers Miss Ellie had many secrets, both in the dog show world and amongst her Kentucky kin . . .
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Racehorses and dogs come together as Melanie, Bertie and Peg head to the Kentuckiana Dog Show Cluster and to check out Peg's new inheritance. They aren't just horsing around either when one of Peg's old friends, Ellie Gates Wanamaker, is found dead. Accident or murder, Peg is like a dog with a bone to get answers.
I am so late to the Melanie Travis Mystery Party and I still don't understand how I have missed this series. But let me tell you, Laurien Berenson made me feel right at home. I jumped right into this story and enjoyed it immensely. She gave enough of a backstory that I never felt lost or that I was missing some important details. That is hard to do with a long standing series as this. I love these characters and want to go back up and read much more about them and find out how this wonderful group came together.
The only hesitation I had was understanding the horse breeding, selling, training processes but that is a very complicated thing unless you live in that world. It was totally on me not on the author's storytelling.
I so enjoyed learning about the wonderful poodles and the Jack Russell Terriers. As a parent to two Border Collie/Blue Heeler mixes, I understand clearly how each breed has their own tendencies, traits and idiosyncrasies. No matter what they are we love them and the author's love was shining from the beginning of this story until the end.
Laurien Berenson writes a heck of a mystery too. Right up until the end we were guessing about what happened and why and who was responsible. It went right down to the wire just like a great horse race.
I am excited to read more of these stories, catching up and going forward.
Thank you Ms. Berenson for a delightful story to curl up with.
About This Author
Laurien Berenson is an Agatha and Macavity Nominee, winner of the Romantic Times Reviewers' Choice Award, and four time winner of the Maxwell Award, presented by the Dog Writers Association of America. She and her husband live on a farm in Kentucky surrounded by dogs and horses.
Find out more about her and her books on her webpage here. Find her on Facebook here and on Twitter here.
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There are gadgets you like, and then there are gadgets you love. For many, the Pebble smartwatch fell into that latter category. It was simple, affordable, and the first smartwatch that made everyone realize smartwatches weren't just a gimmick. The company deserved better than having its corpse picked apart by Fitbit, and if you still have a soft spot for the Pebble, the hackable Watchy could fill that hole in your heart.
As a former Pebble devotee, I've come to appreciate the Apple Watch experience as it's freed me from having to carry my phone with me wherever I go. But at times it feels a little over-ambitious, and a little too much like Apple tried to create a wrist-worn version of the iPhone. That, and I have to charge it every night, which is a pain. The Pebble, by comparison, was bare-bones feature-wise, but did everything I really needed a smartwatch to do, including serving up notifications for days and days before needing a charge.
The Watchy appears to take a similarly Pebble-like approach to smartwatches. Instead of a fancy full-color OLED display, it opts for a monochromatic 1.54-inch electronic paper screen with a resolution of 200 x 200 pixels which, like the Pebble, is probably a low-power LCD instead of actual E Ink. It gives the Watchy excellent viewing angles, even in direct sunlight, but it doesn't appear to include a backlight or sidelight, which means that in the dark you'll need to reach for a flashlight to check the time.
Built around an ESP32 board, the Watchy comes mostly assembled (all you really have to do is connect the display and the battery to the mainboard and use some sticky tape to hold the components together) and ready to accept a watch strap. As with any open-source creation, the smartwatch can be customized with 3D-printed enclosures so it looks like less of a hack and more like something airport security wouldn't bat an eye at.
Although it lacks fitness-tracking features like heart-rate monitoring and you'll never want to get it wet, the Watchy does include wifi, Bluetooth for wirelessly connecting to a smartphone, a vibration motor for haptic notifications, a clock, four physical buttons on the side, and a 3-axis accelerometer that allows the smartwatch to detect gesture motions. For just $45, it's fairly well-equipped, but as with most open-source products, the real value of the Watchy is its potential.
Using the Arduino integrated development environment, users comfortable with coding can make the Watchy do anything they want—and not just create their own completely custom watch faces, which is something the Apple Watch doesn't even allow yet. The creator of Watchy, a company called Squarofumi, promises extensive documentation through its website, including watch faces that can be downloaded and designs for 3D-printed cases, but the content is sparse at the moment. The Watchy might not be for everyone (I can't imagine my parents being comfortable trying to customize it) but it's as good an excuse as any to try your hand at coding, even if you never fell in love with the Pebble years ago.
Correction, January 14, 1:43 p.m. EST/EDT: The creators of Watchy have reached out to us to clarify that the smartwatch does indeed use an AMEPD (Active Matrix Electrophoretic Display) microcapsule e-paper display.


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'Equality' for 0.5%
Posted on | November 23, 2011 | 7 Comments
There is no fraction of the population so tiny that it cannot be organized into a victimhood constituency that provides liberals an opportunity to congratulate themselves on their moral superiority:
BOSTON – Wednesday, November 23, 2011 – Governor Deval Patrick today signed H.3810, "An Act Relative To Gender Identity," historic legislation to legally protect transgender individuals from discrimination in housing, education, employment and credit. The new law, signed at the State House today, also provides additional civil rights and protections from hate crimes. . . .
"Massachusetts strives to be an inclusive Commonwealth, and this new law acknowledges that discrimination against any person will not be tolerated," said Lieutenant Governor Timothy Murray.
The transgender equal rights law will make Massachusetts the 16th state to treat transgender citizens as a protected class. . . .
"Today is a another step toward ensuring equal protections for all citizens and eradicating discrimination in our Commonwealth," said Attorney General Martha Coakley. "For too long, transgender people have suffered in silence in seeking employment, safe housing and educational opportunities. With the signing of this bill, Massachusetts has created a better, and fairer, future for all residents, regardless of their gender identity or expression." . . .
"This bill is about making sure that our anti-discrimination and civil rights laws protect all victims," said Senator Benjamin B. Downing. "For too long the 33,000 transgender residents in Massachusetts have gone without these protections. Thanks to this step that will no longer be the case."
So, I did the math: 6.5 million people in Massachusetts according to the Census Bureau, 33,000 "transgender residents" according to Downing and, unless I misplaced the decimal point, these liberals are applauding themselves for providing "equal protection" to about one-half of one percent of the state's people. What about the other 99.5 percent?
Never mind. The grand crusade for "eradicating discrimination" must continue on behalf of those who have "suffered in silence" — as if, prior to passage of this legislation, Massachusetts was a hive of intolerance.
Ask yourself: What "rights" have actually been secured by this legislation that is the occasion for another tiresome outburst of liberal self-congratulation? Mainly, the right to sue people for "discrimination," creating more work for ambulance-chasers who can now collect fees for filing nuisance lawsuits against companies accused of failing to meet their quota of transgendered employees.
So when people in Boston start showing up for work dressed like extras from The Rocky Horror Picture Show — and threatening to sue anybody who says a discouraging word about their legally protected right to "gender identity" — don't say I didn't warn you.
UPDATE: Since we're talking about percentages, are there any millionaires among those "33,000 transgender residents in Massachusetts"? Because if they're part of that 1%, they have no rights.
7 Responses to "'Equality' for 0.5%"
November 23rd, 2011 @ 9:42 pm
I wonder how they arrived at the 33,000 in the first place. That means one of every 200 people are transgender, ain't buying.
November 23rd, 2011 @ 9:57 pm
Remember, we're talking about Massachusetts here. Harvard University alone probably has thousands of 'em.
November 23rd, 2011 @ 10:21 pm
I might buy that up to half of Harvard is gay, after doing several projects at UNC Chapel Hill I'd say 25% of the guys attending there are gay. But tranny is a whole nother animal, I'm not convinced and bear in mind it would be in the moonbats interest to drastically inflate the numbers to justify their actions.
November 23rd, 2011 @ 11:20 pm
It must be a
B[G}ay State thing.
Bob Belvedere
November 23rd, 2011 @ 11:48 pm
Hopefully, the provision was removed that allows these folks the 'right' to use whatever bathroom they please.
M. Thompson
November 24th, 2011 @ 12:08 am
All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others.
James Knauer
November 24th, 2011 @ 10:34 am
This is not new. 15 other states plus D.C. have similar laws. By 2030 or so, even MS will protect all its citizens in law.


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Everyone is valued and learning is fun
We are holding a number of Open Days and Meadow mornings to come and see what Fairfield has to offer.
The next Open Day is Thursday 14th November, followed by another on Wednesday 20th November.
For further details please select the Admission tab in Key Information and select Open Days. All the details of the Meadow Mornings can be found here too.


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Best free cross-platform software
Apps you can use on Linux, Windows and OS X
One of the buzzwords that's kept the IT department on its toes since there have been multiple OSes is interoperability. Despite all the talk of standardised formats, when it comes to switching platforms, taking files and data and then getting them to render properly on a different OS leaves room for improvement.
Don't sweat, though. Once again, Linux and open source software has risen to the challenge. From connecting to servers running proprietary collaboration suites to powering devices with non-native Linux drivers, it's got all the bases covered.
If you really want to juggle between OSes seamlessly, though, what you need are apps that run across various platforms and store data in formats that allow for easier importing and exporting. This is where web apps outshine their offline cousins.
By design, they're platform agnostic, and offer a consistent interface irrespective of OS. So whether you're at work or home, here's all you need to know to remain omnipresent across OSes.
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Proprietary programs and OSes are an inconvenient fact of life, but they're not going away soon. Here's how to live with them
Proprietary programs and OSes are an inconvenient fact of life, but they're not going away soon. Here's how to live with them.
Like it or not, there's a lot of proprietary software floating all around us. Be it blobs of code that power cheap USB webcams or enterprise-grade collaboration suites, it comes in all shapes and sizes.
It might cost you nothing or a small fortune, but either way the most puritanical advocates of free and open source software would want nothing to do with it. However, not all of us can afford to cherish the luxury of exclusivity, especially with a looming deadline and a stubborn system administrator who swears by Windows.
Enterprise settings aside, there's a lot of proprietary software even in places you think you control. Your home computer probably came equipped with a proprietary OS, while your school, college or university might require you to install a bunch of closed source apps as well. Don't forget that cheap dictaphone, exotic pen tablet or the popular first-person shooter your mates are all crazy about either.
Installing Windows drivers in Linux
The good news is that more and more device manufacturers are releasing their devices with Linux drivers, or at least make the specifications available to the open source community to let it have a go at making the devices work on Linux.
Some even offer up a bounty for writing device drivers. Thanks to this approach, Microsoft's motion-sensing Kinect peripheral now connects to, and works with, a Linux machine.
COMPATIBILITY: Is your hardware compatible with a Linux machine? To find out, head over to www.linux-drivers.org
What if you're stuck with unsupported hardware, though? Well, if it's a network card – either USB, PCI or PCMCIA – without native Linux drivers, all is not lost. The NdisWrapper project produces a module that creates a Windows kernel API and an NDIS API within the Linux kernel, which a Windows only device can connect to.
In addition to loads of wireless cards, NdisWrapper works with all sorts of networking gear. The project maintains a list of devices that work with NdisWrapper at sourceforge.
NdisWrapper is available in the software repositories of all major distros. Although the tool is command-line based, there are several GUIs available as well, such as ndisgtk. Besides the software, you'll also need the proprietary drivers for your cards.
Also check out the Madwifi project, which produces Linux kernel drivers for wireless LAN devices with Atheros chipsets. To assist you with the job, distros such as SimplyMepis come bundled with NdisWrapper and several popular proprietary drivers.
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From India To Spain: Bindi To Become Jamonera
What do you do when you've got three restaurants and a food market, a spare liquor license and an underperforming Indian BYOB? If you're Valerie Safran and Marcie Turney, you drop the Indian concept and turn the space into a Spanish wine bar. On September 24, the pair will close Bindi, their 4-year-old Indian restaurant across the street from Barbuzzo, and reopen it as Jamonera sometime between early December and early January.
The explanation for the drastic replacement?
"After a while you get tired of hearing people say, 'We don't eat Indian food,'" sighs Safran.
The BYOB, cash-only Bindi has proven a poor fit for the neighborhood and with the ever-growing epicurean empire Safran runs with her partner, Turney.
"As a business model, a BYOB is fine when you're not paying a chef and someone else to run the front of the house," she says. "But we pay a lot of money to keep top people. Otherwise, they go somewhere else."
Futher, Safran points out that the neighborhood gets a lot of tourists who don't get the BYO thing and who aren't prepared to pay in cash. But as a BYO, Bindi's revenues couldn't support the thousands of dollars a year it would take to accept credit cards or reservations through an outside online system like Open Table. (In case you're wondering why Lolita, the pair's bring-your-own-tequila restaurant, is different, Safran says Lolita has a long-standing reputation and makes money off its creative and ever-changing margarita mixes.)
When Safran and Turney decided to bring a second liquor license into their corporation, they first thought they'd bring it to Bindi. Then they realized it probably wouldn't provide enough payoff, so instead, they turned toward something they know. Safran studied in Seville as a college student and was a Spanish teacher in a former life. The two frequently travel to Spain and have another trip planned for fall. A Spanish restaurant, then, was a logical choice.
They're bringing in Urban Space to redesign the interior and add a ten-person bar to the front. They'll serve small plates, not tapas, which are smaller, and they aim to cultivate a space that puts patrons at ease. Their name, Jamonera, refers to the stand a Serrano ham sits on to be cut.
And, voila (or however you say that in Spanish or one of the 18 official Indian languages), by the beginning of next year the world will have one more Spanish wine bar and one less Indian BYOB.
"Ten years into opening restaurants, you learn a little something," concludes Safran. "And people's perception of Indian food is limited."
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Des Cooke is a BCBA (Board Certified Behaviour Analyst) and as such can perform comprehensive Functional Behaviour Assessments and implement Behaviour Support Plans around specific individuals. Positive Behaviour Support Interventions are used to teach replacement behaviours to improve the quality of life of the supported individuals and build better understanding and relationships with those who support them.
Core content :
This course can be combined with 'SID' to cover all Proactive and Reactive elements.
This course was invaluable and just what we needed to raise morale and self-esteem at such a difficult, critical time in 2020.
The course was deemed 'enlightening, thought provoking and a tonic' and reinforced a team building approach. Staff felt it was an 'eye opener' to witness how other staff were feeling when they were feeding back anonymously about their feelings, emotions and experiences and felt that they were not alone.
Staff took time to focus on their positive and supportive reactions to pupils and staff who were in distress or needed support and assistance and will apply these strategies to themselves. A very positive camaraderie and renewed team building approach has resulted from this course.
We have worked with Des on other sessions and projects and he never fails to enthuse, engage, challenge and support staff. Thanks so much, an excellent experience again.
Your thought process changes after the workshop. Very helpful
Interesting, informative, relevant and inspiring.
It was very interesting and was good to catch up/recap on somethings. very useful
Loved the course, kept waiting for you to shout , look forward to seeing you in person again.
It was really good to get an understanding of the effect of reinforcement (positive and negative) and the impact of immediate against future.
Interesting and beneficial as a reminder and reinforcer. I was able to relate the strategies to my work and some to home. I take from the course different ideas and a continually changing and developing mindset.
I felt the workshop was interesting and built on the experiences of previous training. The content revisiting Attachment theory was particularly useful to me as I have just started working with a very vulnerable young pupil for whom perception regarding acceptance and rejection is particularly difficult.
Lots of information given today and I found it very interesting, especially the parts about the advisor. That will help me in my own personal experiences in future as well as passing it on to others I work with.
This was a fascinating course. The presentation was very engaging, I liked the anonymous answers we could provide through menti. It supported me to contribute. The ideas and concepts presented will support me personally and the students and staff I work with. Thank you Des.
Some really helpful content, Putting on the break, naming your inner voice, positive and negative reinforcement clarified. A really interesting day- Where were you when I had my nervous breakdown? It would be good to learn this stuff academically rather than by bitter experience. This should be standard teaching on a PGCE .
very good presentation and information. I learned a lot that I didn't know before.
always inspiring and beneficial to me
Fantastic course, very interesting and well presented. Excellent strategies to use in the workplace for children and staff
The pro social Ebola was very inspiring. Some good reading about how we react and finding a tool that works even though you may need to adapt that tool. Building upon relationships and developing positive ones.
Excellent course, really informative and thought provoking...
Another really valuable training course to put to good use both in a work environment and personally. Brilliantly delivered, as always. Reminded me that we all have the ability to create a better environment, mentally and emotionally for ourselves and others. Des gives us the tools in which to achieve that. It's a gentle, caring approach with huge impact. Always leave feeling much better equipped to cope with the vast array of situations we can all find ourselves in.
Excellent course, very privileged to be able to experience this.
Des is a great teacher. I always find his courses really useful and the information/ theories he gives are very beneficial and are really helpful, both personally and in the workplace.
Really enjoyed the course as always.
Very interesting, looking forward to when we can do hands on training
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DATE: 31st Jan 23
D.ESCAL8™ deliver courses and workshops based on human relationships. This grounding is not about hierarchy of those supported vrs those they support. D8 is about building and maintaining positive relationships even with people who cause you some stress. From feedback this can have a good effect on your own relationships.


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Dr. Leah Krugman discusses Two different classifications of pain that Pets experience and symptoms of each.
Dr. Shelley Smith explains what an exotic pet is, Common problems with exotic Pets, why they are different than cats and dogs and when to know an exotic pets health is in danger.
Dr. Leah Krugman discusses what to consider when it is time to say goodbye to our Pets and decisions to be made when it is time.
Dr. Jennifer Burke, C.V.A., is Atascadero pet Hospital's Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist. In the video, Dr. Burke discusses what conditions acupuncture is used for and how Pets react to it.
Dr. Ofer Cherbinsky discusses the different methods for locating and removing foxtails using a CT scanner, surgery and The amazing technology of "ultrasound-guided foxtail removal".
Dr. Ofer Cherbinsky discusses the dangers of foxtails and the threats they pose once they have migrated instead of a pet.
Dr. Aaron Schechter discuss common problems with our pets as they enter their senior years including dental disease, weight management, arthritis.
Dr. Aaron Schechter discusses common issues with young adult dogs including weight management, fleas, ticks, skin issues and trauma.


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What Makes Business Better in Morocco?
Changing Business Perceptions One Company at a Time
Jean R. AbiNader, MATIC
October 9, 2014
I recently attended a rather thoughtful business conference on US-Arab Business, aptly titled the "C3 US-Arab Business Summit 2014." C3 stands for collaboration, community, and commerce, and its founder, Ransel Potter, has developed the summits for the "sharing of best practices in an effort to advance 'commercial diplomacy' between the two regions."
The sessions moved beyond the usual "how-to" guides and success stories to focus on issues such as the impact of water, advocacy, and cultural ethnicities on regional relationships; the importance of intellectual property protection; opportunities in infrastructure development; and the insights into how women can become more integrated into a country's economy, ably presented by spokespersons who have practical experience in promoting women in the workforce.
This year, several topics highlighted issues that continue to challenge governments as well as private sectors: for example, why corporations should consider local human capital development in their strategic planning, the importance of knowledge transfer in the health and sciences sectors, and how to communicate with Gen Y.
For me, there is great sensibility in this type of program approach that explains business opportunities within the larger context of the regional and cultural environment. Yet I found that, true to the line in the movie Jerry Maguire, "Show me the money" was also a driving force, as the great majority of presentations dealt with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries whose enormous energy-export driven sovereign wealth funds and pool of experienced local companies overwhelm market opportunities in non-energy exporting countries.
Business Sense
Addressing the market prospects in a smaller economy like Morocco's is a challenge I often face in these kinds of forums. And I was quite alone. The only other country from the Maghreb was Tunisia, whose representatives focused on social, educational, and cultural issues. So where does one start? The first step is to move beyond the "Casablanca" effect and Rick's Café and describe the wholesale changes that Morocco has made in its business environment in the last 15 years. Companies are surprised to learn that more than 100 US firms are active in Morocco, and some of the giants of the industry, like Cargill, Boeing, and GE, have a significant presence there.
More importantly, Morocco is not just a market of some 32 million people but actually serves as an effective and efficient platform for driving business into west, central, and Atlantic Africa stretching to Nigeria. With its infrastructure, networks, cultural understanding, and long historical ties, Morocco is well positioned to enable US firms to navigate three challenges in opening new markets: finding the right partners, dealing with local governments and regulations, and minimizing risk by making informed choices.
I have worked in the GCC so I can understand and appreciate the attraction of the glitter, but doing business there is not for the faint of heart. As Danny Sebright, President of the US-UAE Business Council remarked, for small firms, one trip to the Gulf may consume their entire year's market research budget. When one considers that the GCC itself is heavily invested in Morocco, then the benefits of investing in a smaller, regionally focused market become clear. Gulf countries appreciate Morocco's stability, keen appreciation for business partnerships, and recognition that it can only thrive through global commerce – these are at the center of the country's commercial ethos. So if one is intent on following the money, then it makes sense to look at opportunities in Morocco across a broad range of sectors, in the country and throughout the region.


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Reviewed by Frank Blechman
What surprised me most about this book was the fact that it shared more with communitarians like Amitai Etzione (Spirit of Community) and Robert Bellah (Bowling Alone, Kids) than his work at the American Enterprise Institute and the Washington Examiner would predict.
In considering how the idea of "The American Dream" has changed, he begins with the idea that it is dead. Most Americans, he says, no longer believe that their children will be better off than they are, or that the streets will be safe for anyone to go out and play. Behind that dreary assessment, he asserts, sits personal isolation that has led to the collapse of the social networks (which include churches, labor unions, recreational leagues, book clubs, and most nonprofit volunteer-fueled organizations) that support individuals, families, and entire communities. That isolation not only leaves people unconnected but unable to imagine why they should make the effort to reach out to others.
He systematically reviews the evidence of declining marriage rates, shrinking mainstream religious participation, corporate consolidation, elite withdrawal, opiate addiction, and fragmented news. However, unlike Charles Murray (Coming Apart) who he cites often, he does not ascribe the cause of these phenomena to hyper-individualism. Carney draws the arrow the other way. He hypothesizes that collapsing communities leave individuals unsupported, isolated, and vulnerable.
Although he tries really hard to avoid sounding either partisan or sectarian, his background betrays him. At the end of the day, he looks back fondly on his upbringing in a stable two-parent family, in a community anchored by the Catholic Church. The homogeneity made relationships easy. His strongest segments are about other similar places. He cites cases where secular communities are thriving, but still wishes everybody could have what he had.
Why should progressives read this conservative small-government-is-better tour of America? We certainly won't agree with many of his conclusions. Nonetheless, as a traditional Republican, Carney is struggling with the same questions we are. He wants to know, "Why did Trump get elected President? What made his rants resonate? More than that, what about his pitch motivated people who are isolated and not engaged with their neighbors or their communities to come out of their shells to vote?"
The key Trump voters were people who were doing OK, but saw others lose their jobs, saw community institutions dying, and feared that the same could happen to them.
The answer offered by his research is that the key audience was not those who lost their jobs and feel hopeless; the key Trump voters were people who were doing OK, but saw others lose their jobs, saw community institutions dying, and feared that the same could happen to them.
The lesson here for progressives is that Trump, in his own dark way, offered them more hope for a better future than we did. Trump's claim that he was a smart tough guy who cared about them and would fix the problems they could not address was never credible to us. Yet it spoke to the fears of voters who felt ignored, abandoned, unserved, and even betrayed by big social programs.
The book tells us that if we want to win back this vote, we must be much more specific about how we will acknowledge the struggles of small towns and rural areas, and how we will help them.
Categories: Book Review, Issues, Local, National


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6/23/2017 – Scripps Seaside Forum
We can describe our wedding in one word- MAGICAL. It was a fairy tale wedding. The weather was absolutely perfect and we were surrounded by all of our close family and friends. Love was truly in the air. We got to the venue on Friday for our "First Look". The smell of the ocean, the sounds of children playing on the beach, and the sight of surfers in the background. Picturesque. Our theme was pink and gold. Our chuppah was absolutely beautiful with all different shades of pink roses. As the bride, I was over the moon ecstatic . You could see the look of pure happiness on everyone's face. As I mentioned, the scenery was amazing, the company was the best, and the reception was fantastic. Dinner was delicious and dancing was the best way to end the night. BEST DAY EVER!
Location: Scripps Seaside Forum
Coordinator: Pam Olson
Officiant: Jeff Schoenfeld
Photographer: Jeff Lewis
Florist: Sharon Mintz
Linens: Classic Party Rentals
Entertainment: SGM Events
Catering: Guiseppe Fine Catering
Cake: SusieCakes
Invitations/Stationery: Minted
Make-up: KC Witkamp
Dress: White Flower Boutique
Men's Formalwear: Men's Warehouse
Jewelry: David & Sons
Rentals: Classic Party Rentals
Other: Organic Elements


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Should You Be Taking CoQ10?
Within my pursuit of the "supplemental" truth it appears necessary look around the characteristics from the latest hot supplement subject: Coenzyme Q10 Supplement. Everywhere I turn nowadays, I am studying concerning the benefits which range the gamut from anti-aging to heart protection. But, is Coenzyme Q10 Supplement best for you? Continue reading!
First: The Claims:
A Wealthy Supply of Anti-oxidants:
Coenzyme Q10 Supplement (CoQ10), also referred to as ubiquinone, continues to be documented like a wealthy supply of anti-oxidants. In a lot of the study and articles I have read, CoQ10 is actually considered to act in exactly the same that e vitamin does. Actually, CoQ10 has been discovered in lots of studies to be more effective than e vitamin in reducing cholesterol and creating the best possible atmosphere for that cells to produce energy. Other strong anti-oxidant characteristics include: the decrease in chance of cardiovascular disease and regulating bloodstream pressure.
Energizes The Defense Mechanisms:
CoQ10 has additionally been proven to become an essential component within the purpose of the defense mechanisms. It both inhibits bacteria in addition to increases immune function. Additionally, it increases white-colored bloodstream cell production. Oftentimes once the is deficient in CoQ10 (which gets to be more common as we grow older) the defense mechanisms becomes compromised. Supplementation can frequently combat this.
Anti-aging Characteristics:
Studies also suggest there's possible anti-aging effects in CoQ10. It's been proven to slow aging through its antioxidant characteristics. Anti-oxidants, as you may know, prevent "toxin" damage – the instability of cells which in turn causes these to mutate unnecessarily creating from sun-damage to cancer. CoQ10 has additionally been noted to improve endurance during exercise and it is presently getting used like a therapy and reversal for Alzheimer's.
Heart Health :
CoQ10 depletion has additionally been associated with hypertension. Therefore supplementation of CoQ10 is presently getting used like a natural remedy to lower bloodstream pressure. It's also suggested in lessening the chance of coronary artery disease (hardening from the arterial blood vessels) as well as for protection against the oxidation of Cholestrerol levels which in turn causes plaque.
Dental Health:
Like eco-friendly tea, CoQ10 continues to be considered to promote dental health. CoQ10 is meant – in lots of studies – to slow or arrest periodontal disease. CoQ10 also protects the gums and heals damage from gum disease in addition to protects teeth from tooth decay.
Weight Reduction:
Weight problems can result in home loan business producing CoQ10. Therefore, in most of the studies I discovered, supplementation of CoQ10 was handed to both to patients struggling with weight problems and patients searching to handle weight.
Unhealthy News
What is the not so good news? Very little. There does not appear to become any documented toxicity from supplementing with CoQ10. However, if you're pregnant or perhaps a nursing mother it might be best to not take this supplement because the lengthy terms effects haven't been recorded. Some reports suggest CoQ10 will decrease the potency of warfarin – a bloodstream thinner, but there's no evidence to point out it's decidedly so. Finally, the dosage shouldn't exceed 200 mg each day because this – in some instances – continues to be proven to result in diarrhea and nausea.
Other FAQ's About CoQ10:
Just how much CoQ10 is sufficient to reap the advantages? For The Best results (within the literature I consulted) 1, 30-60mg capsule as much as 3X each day is really a safe dosage when taken with meals. When selecting vitamins, you should make sure the capsule is within CoQ10's natural form that is dark vibrant yellow colored.
In Summation:
Once more, within this scientist's opinion, I'd mark CoQ10 to be really worth your consideration. Research your options, however. Just like any alternation in your healthcare program, always talk to your healthcare specialist. If you're on every other medications make sure to speak to your physician or pharmacist about the potential of interaction. Conduct your personal research study. Here are a few great sources that can help enable you to get began.
Research for this information has been produced through consideration of research and articles appearing on WebMD despite the fact that several working texts including:
Balch, Phyllis A., CNC. Prescriptions for Dietary Healing. New You are able to: Penguin Putnam, 2004.
Khalsa, Dharma Singh, M.D. Food As Medicine. New You are able to: Simon & Schuster, 2003.
Mindell, Earl, R.P.h., Ph.D. The Vitamin Bible. New You are able to: Warner Books, 2004.
Mindell, Earl, R.P.h., Ph.D. Prescription Alternatives. New You are able to: McGraw-Hill, 2003.


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In Canada, barbecuing is something we do on the back deck when it's warm outside, and barbecue sauce is that stuff we pick up at the supermarket next to the ketchup. It's a pretty straightforward way of cooking, right?
Not so south of the border. For many Americans, barbecue is more than an excuse to wear a bib and eat with your fingers: it's cultural, steeped in history and, for many, a subject for heated debate. Variations in cuts of meat, methods of cooking and, perhaps most obviously, types of sauce, vary wildly from region to region, and are matters of fierce local pride. Vinegar or ketchup-based? White or red? Sauce or dry rub? The possibilities are endless.
One thing barbecue fans to the south of us know, though, is that there's no substitute for homemade barbecue sauce—commercial bottles might come close, but a really good sauce is made from scratch.
Let's learn a little from our neighbours to the south and expand our repertoire beyond the thick, sweet bottled stuff that tends to be our default for barbecued stuff up here. Ever try mustard in your sauce? Read on and find out why folks in South Carolina wouldn't dream of eating barbecue without it.
Kansas City sweet sauce
If you've had commercial barbecue sauce, you've had something that approximates Kansas City-style sauce—it's thick, made sweet with ketchup and brown sugar, spicy with garlic and cayenne, and tart with a hint of vinegar. Unlike the bottled stuff, though, made-from-scratch KC sauce is subtle and flavour-filled, not cloyingly sweet. This type of sweet sauce burns easily, and isn't meant to soak into the meat. Instead, brush it on during the last ten minutes of cooking to caramelize it, then serve some on the side for dipping. (Kansas City barbecue fans will point out that an important exception to the thick-sweet sauce rule is Arthur Bryant's original barbecue sauce, which isn't sweet at all but is still wildly popular.)
South Carolina mustard sauce
German immigrants to the eastern part of South Carolina brought with them a fondness for smoked pork and mustard, so the barbecue cuisine of the state incorporates both. South Carolina's distinctive mustard-based sauce — which incorporates yellow mustard, vinegar, spices and sugar — is probably unfamiliar to a lot of Canadian grill-heads, but worth a try, especially on a pork shoulder cooked low and slow, served on a bun in delicious shards topped with coleslaw.
North Carolina dip
In North Carolina, barbecue sauce is meant to penetrate the meat while it's cooking, so it's thinner and less sweet than Kansas City-style sauce. Based on vinegar, sugar, and hot pepper flakes, it's often augmented with a hint of tomato sauce or ketchup (although this is a matter of much debate). Pitmasters baste their meat once per hour, then serve a bowl of sauce on the side of the finished meat for dipping.
Alabama white sauce
This specialty of Northern Alabama doesn't look like any kind of traditional barbecue sauce—mostly because it's made with mayonnaise, which makes it white and creamy. Combined with vinegar, lemon juice, sugar, and seasoning, white barbecue sauce isn't everyone's cup of tea, but it's worth a try if you're looking for something out of the ordinary to serve at your next summer barbecue. Experts say it's not great on beef or pork, but works well on chicken. Paint it on just before serving, and see what you think.
Texas-style mop-sauce
In Texas, the name of the barbecue game is brisket, brisket, brisket (although lots of other meat gets barbecued as well). True to the Mexican influence in the southern parts of the state, Texas barbecue sauce tends to be thinned with vinegar and worcestershire sauce—making it good for mopping on a slow-cooking brisket—combined with tomato sauce and brown sugar and made spicy with the addition of jalapeno peppers and ancho chili powder. Some of the best homemade sauces also incorporate beef drippings.
What's your favourite barbecue sauce?


text: Boston-based LOCONTE GOLDMAN DESIGN hasnamed five-time Emmy Award-winner Scott Pressler to Senior Design Director.Pressler has worked as an independent designer for the last 10 years with anumber of high-profile clients. Pressler was a broadcast designer for NBCSports from 1989-1996. While at NBC, he was the creative director andsenior designer of the 1996 Olympic games in Atlanta, and designer andcreative director for the 1992 summer Olympic games, Wimbledon '92-'94, NFLLive and NBA Showtime among other projects. LoConte's President/GeneralManager Patrice Goldman said about Pressler's new position, "As SeniorDesign Director, Scott will also help cultivate LoConte Goldman's youngcreative talent and nurture our design staff so that we can continue togrow and evolve." In addition, LoConte Goldman has named Christopher ScottCampbell as Coordinating Producer. Campbell's responsibilities will includeproject production, business development and corporate promotion, as wellas serving as a liaison between creative personnel and the operationsdepartment to facilitate productions.