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A's Oakland skipper's AL honor goes with NL award from '07
(11-14) 09:59 PST -- A's general manager Billy Beane said he was nervous before the American League Manager of the Year was named. That's how much he wanted Bob Melvin to get the honor.
Melvin did take home the award Tuesday, in a close vote. He had 16 first-place votes to 12 for Baltimore's Buck Showalter, and he led in overall points 116-108. Robin Ventura, the White Sox's first-year manager, finishing third for the award, presented by the Baseball Writers Association of America.
"I've been here a long time, and we've had a lot of award winners," Beane said, "but I'm not sure we've had one as deserving as Bob."
Melvin, who described himself as shocked when the award was announced, is the sixth manager to win the award in both leagues, along with Tony La Russa, Jim Leyland, Lou Piniella, Bobby Cox and Davey Johnson, who was named NL Manager of the Year on Tuesday.
"I get a little uncomfortable about individual accolades, but that's one thing I did think about ahead of time, that if I was fortunate enough to win it, I would have won in both leagues," Melvin said on a conference call. "Obviously, there are different variables to managing in both leagues, that's the one thing."
Melvin, 51, took a team that was expected to finish last and led the A's to a shocking AL West title, upsetting the two-time defending AL champion Rangers on the final day of the season. Oakland won 94 games, second in the league behind the Yankees' 95, despite the league's lowest payroll.
Melvin, however, called Tuesday's honor an award for the entire organization rather than a personal accomplishment.
"For me, it's more the pride of being home and wearing the hometown uniform," said Melvin, who is from Menlo Park and played at Cal. "I can't even describe it. ... It's a surreal experience."
Melvin was asked about Beane's reputation of being hard for managers to work for, and said he'd heard the rumors, but he'd also known Beane a long time. Melvin called Beane "probably my biggest champion. He's made this job, for me, as easy as it can get."
Melvin is both respected and liked in the Oakland clubhouse, a tricky act for a manager to pull off, and Tuesday, A's players were thrilled for him.
"He got a ragtag bunch of players to trust him implicitly, then never made a misstep to lose that trust," starter Brandon McCarthy said via text. "To me, he sets a model of what a big-league manager should be."
"Bob was and is a true five-tool manager, if there is such a thing," outfielder Jonny Gomes said via text.
Catcher Kurt Suzuki, traded from the A's to Washington in August, played for both managers of the year in 2012, and he said of Melvin on Tuesday, "Players will run through walls for him. He's a winner, bottom line. I love that guy."
Melvin was named National League Manager of the Year by the BBWAA in 2007 after leading Arizona to a league-best 90-72 record.
Showalter, 56, took the Orioles, who hadn't finished above .500 since 1997, to a playoff spot.
"The two best stories in baseball were the Oakland A's and the Baltimore Orioles," Melvin said, "and Buck had a tremendous amount to do with that."
Spring changes: The A's announced changes to their spring schedule, primarily different opponents on certain dates, but they also will swap home dates with Milwaukee. Oakland will open the Cactus League schedule at Maryvale against the Brewers and will play Milwaukee at Phoenix Muni on March 25. The A's also announced that they will play Italy's World Baseball Classic team on March 5 at Phoenix Muni.
Susan Slusser is a San Francisco Chronicle staff writer. E-mail: email@example.com Twitter: @susanslusser


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- Knowing the need: optimising preservation for library and archive collections, February 2013 (PDF format) 1.16MB
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- Digital Culture: maximising the nation's investment: a synthesis of JISC/NPO studies on the preservation of electronic materials, edited by Mary Feeney, 1999.
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Thucydides Release 0.4.15 – 2-way JIRA integration
A new version of Thucydides is out – version 0.4.15 – with some exciting new features, updates and improvements. Thucydides is a library designed to make it easier to write automated acceptance criteria on top of WebDriver/Selenium 2 (see this article for a general introduction).
An overview of the highlights of this release are presented here:
- Two-way integration with JIRA, including support for custom workflows
- Better support for parallel testing in JUnit and easyb
- This version uses Selenium 2.9.0
- Easyb integration uses the latest version of easyb (1.4) from Maven Central (no messy custom repository configuration required)
In the rest of this article, we will concentrate how you can integrate JIRA with your automated acceptance tests using Thucydides.
When you are using Thucydides with JUnit or easyb, tests or scenarios can implement acceptance criteria for particular user stories. A common strategy for organizations using JIRA is to represent story cards, and/or the associated acceptance criteria, as JIRA issues.
To set up JIRA integration with Thucydides, you need to add the thucydides-jira-plugin to your Maven dependencies. The dependencies you will need (including the normal Thucydides ones) are listed here:
<dependency> <groupId>junit</groupId> <artifactId>junit</artifactId> <version>4.8.2</version> <scope>test</scope> </dependency> <dependency> <groupId>org.hamcrest</groupId> <artifactId>hamcrest-all</artifactId> <version>1.1</version> <scope>test</scope> </dependency> <dependency> <groupId>net.thucydides</groupId> <artifactId>thucydides-junit</artifactId> <version>0.4.15</version> <scope>test</scope> </dependency> <dependency> <groupId>net.thucydides.easyb</groupId> <artifactId>thucydides-easyb-plugin</artifactId> <version>0.4.15</version> <scope>test</scope> </dependency> <dependency> <groupId>net.thucydides.plugins.jira</groupId> <artifactId>thucydides-jira-plugin</artifactId> <version>0.5.4</version> <scope>test</scope> </dependency> <dependency> <groupId>org.codehaus.groovy</groupId> <artifactId>groovy-all</artifactId> <version>1.8.2</version> </dependency> ...
Note that the JIRA workflow integration needs Groovy 1.8 or higher to work properly.
You will also need an slf4j implementation, e.g. 'slf4j-log4j12' (if you are using Log4j) or 'logback-classic' (if you are using LogBack) (see here for more details). If you're stuck, just add slf4j-simple:
<dependency> <groupId>org.slf4j</groupId> <artifactId>slf4j-simple</artifactId> <version>1.6.1</version> </dependency>
In Thucydides, you can refer to a JIRA issue by placing a reference to the corresponding JIRA issue number either in the name of the test (using the @Title annotation, for example), or, more simply, by using the @Issue or @Issues annotation as shown here:
@RunWith(ThucydidesRunner.class) public class SearchByKeywordStoryTest { @Managed(uniqueSession = true) public WebDriver webdriver; @ManagedPages(defaultUrl = "http://www.wikipedia.com") public Pages pages; @Steps public EndUserSteps endUser; @Issue("#WIKI-1") @Test public void searching_by_unambiguious_keyword_should_display_the_corresponding_article() { endUser.is_on_the_wikipedia_home_page(); endUser.looks_up_cats(); endUser.should_see_article_with_title("Cat - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia"); } }
In this example, the test will be associated with issue WIKI-1.
Alternatively, you may want to associate an issue (such as a story card) with all of the stories in a test case by placing the @Issue (or @Issues) annotation at the class level:
@RunWith(ThucydidesRunner.class) @Issue("#WIKI-1") public class SearchByKeywordStoryTest { @Managed(uniqueSession = true) public WebDriver webdriver; @ManagedPages(defaultUrl = "http://www.wikipedia.com") public Pages pages; @Steps public EndUserSteps endUser; @Test public void searching_by_unambiguious_keyword_should_display_the_corresponding_article() { endUser.is_on_the_wikipedia_home_page(); endUser.looks_up_cats(); endUser.should_see_article_with_title("Cat - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia"); } }
Thucydides can use these annotations to integrate with the issues in JIRA. The most simple JIRA integration involves adding links to the corresponding JIRA issues in the Thucydides reports. To activate this, you simply need to provide the *jira.url* command line option. You do however need to pass this option to JUnit using the maven-surefire-plugin, as shown here:
<build> <plugins> <plugin> <groupId>org.apache.maven.plugins</groupId> <artifactId>maven-surefire-plugin</artifactId> <version>2.10</version> <configuration> <argLine>-Xmx1024m</argLine> <systemPropertyVariables> <jira.url>http://jira.acme.com</jira.url> </systemPropertyVariables> </configuration> </plugin> ...
For tighter, round-trip integration you can also use thucydides-jira-plugin. This will not only include links to JIRA
in the Thucydides reports, but it will also update the corresponding JIRA issues with links to the corresponding
Story page in the Thucydides reports. To set this up, add the thucydides-jira-plugin dependency to your project
<dependency> <groupId>net.thucydides.plugins.jira</groupId> <artifactId>thucydides-jira-plugin</artifactId> <version>0.5.4</version> <scope>test</scope> </dependency>
You also need to provide a username and password to connect to JIRA, and the URL where your Thucydides reports will be published (for example, on your CI server). You do using by passing in the jira.username, jira.password and thucydides.public.url system parameters.
<build> <plugins> <plugin> <groupId>org.apache.maven.plugins</groupId> <artifactId>maven-surefire-plugin</artifactId> <version>2.10</version> <configuration> <argLine>-Xmx1024m</argLine> <systemPropertyVariables> <jira.url>http://jira.acme.com</jira.url> <jira.username>${jira.demo.user}</jira.username> <jira.password>${jira.demo.password}</jira.password> <thucydides.public.url>http://localhost:9000</thucydides.public.url> </systemPropertyVariables> </configuration> </plugin> ...
Thucydides also generates aggregate reports grouping results for stories and features. To include the JIRA links in these reports as well, you need to set the jiraUrl configuration option in the
maven-thucydides-plugin, as illustrated here:
<plugin> <groupId>org.apache.maven.plugins</groupId> <artifactId>maven-site-plugin</artifactId> <version>3.0-beta-3</version> <configuration> <reportPlugins> <plugin> <groupId>net.thucydides.maven.plugins</groupId> <artifactId>maven-thucydides-plugin</artifactId> <version>@project.version@</version> <configuration> <jiraUrl>http://jira.acme.com</jiraUrl> </configuration> </plugin> </reportPlugins> </configuration> </plugin>
If you do not want Thucydides to update the JIRA issues for a particular run (e.g. for testing or debugging purposes), you can also set thucydides.skip.jira.updates to true, e.g.
$mvn verify -Dthucydides.skip.jira.updates=true
You can also configure the plugin to update the status of JIRA issues. This is deactivated by default: to use this
option, you need to set the thucydides.jira.workflow.active option to 'true', e.g.
$mvn verify -Dthucydides.jira.workflow.active=true
The default configuration will work with the default JIRA workflow: open or in progress issues associated with successful tests will be resolved, and closed or resolved issues associated with failing tests will be reopened. If you are using a customized workflow, or want to modify the way the transitions work, you can write your own workflow configuration. Workflow configuration uses a simple Groovy DSL. The following is an example of the configuration file used for the default workflow:
when 'Open', { 'success' should: 'Resolve Issue' } when 'Reopened', { 'success' should: 'Resolve Issue' } when 'Resolved', { 'failure' should: 'Reopen Issue' } when 'In Progress', { 'success' should: ['Stop Progress','Resolve Issue'] } when 'Closed', { 'failure' should: 'Reopen Issue' }
You can write your own configuration file and place it on the classpath of your test project (e.g. in the src/test/resources directory). Then you can override the default configuration by using the thucydides.jira.workflow property in the Maven pom.xml file or directly on the command line e.g.
$mvn verify -Dthucydides.jira.workflow=my-workflow.groovy
Alternatively, you can simply create a file called <jira-workflow.groovy and place it somewhere on your classpath. Thucydides will then use this workflow. In both these cases, you don't need to explicitly set the thucydides.jira.workflow.active property.
You can also integrate JIRA issues into your easyb Thucydides stories. When using the Thucydides easyb integration, you associate one or more issues with the easyb story as a whole, but not with the individual scenarios. You do this using the thucydides.tests_issue notation:
using "thucydides" thucydides.uses_default_base_url "http://www.wikipedia.com" thucydides.uses_steps_from EndUserSteps thucydides.tests_story SearchByKeyword thucydides.tests_issue "#WIKI-2" scenario "Searching for cats", { given "the user is on the home page", { end_user.is_on_the_wikipedia_home_page() } when "the end user searches for 'cats'", { end_user.looks_up_cats() } then "they should see the corresponding article", { end_user.should_see_article_with_title("Cat - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia") } }
You can also associate several issues using thucydides.tests_issues:
thucydides.tests_issue "#WIKI-2", "#WIKI-3"
To use easyb with Thucydides, you need to add the latest version of thucydides-easyb-plugin to your dependencies if it is not already there:
<dependency> <groupId>net.thucydides.easyb</groupId> <artifactId>thucydides-easyb-plugin</artifactId> <version>0.4.15</version> <scope>test</scope> </dependency>
As with JUnit, you will need to pass in the proper parameters to easyb for this to work. You will also need to be using the maven-easyb-plugin version 1.3 or higher, configured to pass in the JIRA parameters as shown here:
<plugin> <groupId>org.easyb</groupId> <artifactId>maven-easyb-plugin</artifactId> <version>1.3</version> <executions> <execution> <goals> <goal>test</goal> </goals> </execution> </executions> <configuration> <storyType>html</storyType> <storyReport>target/easyb/easyb.html</storyReport> <easybTestDirectory>src/test/stories</easybTestDirectory> <parallel>true</parallel> <jvmArguments> <jira.url>http://jira.acme.com</jira.url> <jira.username>${jira.demo.user}</jira.username> <jira.password>${jira.demo.password}</jira.password> <thucydides.public.url>http://localhost:9000</thucydides.public.url> </systemPropertyVariables> </jvmArguments> </configuration> </plugin>
Once this is done, Thucydides will update the relevant JIRA issues automatically whenever the tests are executed.
Using Spring dependencies in your acceptance tests with Thucydides
If you are running your acceptance tests against an embedded web server (for example, using Jetty), it can occasionally be useful to access the service layers directly for fixture or infrastructure-related code. For example, you may have a scenario where a user action must, as a side effect, record an audit log in a table in the database. To keep your test focused and simple, you may want to call the service layer directly to check the audit logs, rather than logging on as an administrator and navigating to the audit logs screen.
Spring provides excellent support for integration tests, via the SpringJUnit4ClassRunner test runner. Unfortunately, if you are using Thucydides, this is not an option, as a test cannot have two runners at the same time. Fortunately, however, there is a solution! To inject dependencies using a Spring configuration file, you just need to include the Thucydides SpringIntegration rule in your test class. You instantiate this variable as shown here:
@Rule public SpringIntegration springIntegration = new SpringIntegration();
Then you use the @ContextConfiguration annotation to define the configuration file or files to use. The you can inject dependencies as you would with an ordinary Spring integration test, using the usual Spring annotations such as @Autowired or @Resource. For example, suppose we are using the following Spring configuration file, called 'config.xml':
<beans> <bean id="widgetService" class="net.thucydides.junit.spring.WidgetService"> <property name="name"><value>Widgets</value></property> <property name="quota"><value>1</value></property> </bean> <bean id="gizmoService" class="net.thucydides.junit.spring.GizmoService"> <property name="name"><value>Gizmos</value></property> <property name="widgetService"><ref bean="widgetService" /></property> </bean> </beans>
We can use this configuration file to inject dependencies as shown here:
@RunWith(ThucydidesRunner.class) @ContextConfiguration(locations = "/config.xml") public class WhenInjectingSpringDependencies { @Managed WebDriver driver; @ManagedPages(defaultUrl = "http://www.google.com") public Pages pages; @Rule public SpringIntegration springIntegration = new SpringIntegration(); @Autowired public GizmoService gizmoService; @Test public void shouldInstanciateGizmoService() { assertThat(gizmoService, is(not(nullValue()))); } @Test public void shouldInstanciateNestedServices() { assertThat(gizmoService.getWidgetService(), is(not(nullValue()))); } }
Other context-related annotations such as @DirtiesContext will also work as they would in a traditional Spring Integration test. Spring will create a new ApplicationContext for each test, but it will use a single ApplicationContext for all of the methods in your test. If one of your tests modifies an object in the ApplicationContext, you may want to tell Spring so that it can reset the context for the next test. You do this using the @DirtiesContext annotation. In the following test case, for example, the tests will fail without the @DirtiesContext annotation:
@RunWith(ThucydidesRunner.class) @ContextConfiguration(locations = "/spring/config.xml") public class WhenWorkingWithDirtyContexts { @Managed WebDriver driver; @ManagedPages(defaultUrl = "http://www.google.com") public Pages pages; @Rule public SpringIntegration springIntegration = new SpringIntegration(); @Autowired public GizmoService gizmoService; @Test @DirtiesContext public void shouldNotBeAffectedByTheOtherTest() { assertThat(gizmoService.getName(), is("Gizmos")); gizmoService.setName("New Gizmos"); } @Test @DirtiesContext public void shouldNotBeAffectedByTheOtherTestEither() { assertThat(gizmoService.getName(), is("Gizmos")); gizmoService.setName("New Gizmos"); } }
Thucydides Release 0.4.9 – improved issue tracking and JIRA integration
A new version of Thucydides – version 0.4.9 – is now available in the Maven repositories. This release provides support for the new Selenium 2.6 ExpectedConditions (see here for details), and also focuses on new features for integration with your issue tracking system. Read more
Using Selenium 2.6 ExpectedConditions with Thucydides
Selenium 2.6 provides a new API that allows more fluent wait conditions, such as waiting for several fields to be visible or enabled. This has been integrated into the Thucydides PageObject class with a helper method to make it a bit easier to use. Read more
Completing the circle – Automated web tests as a team communication tool
A short presentation that introduces the philosophy behind the Thucydides Acceptance Testing library:
Acceptance Test Driven Development, or ATDD, has proven to be a very effective technique, both for driving and guiding development, and for enhancing communication between developers and other project stakeholders. But why stop there? Well designed Acceptance Tests can also act as a formidable documentation source and communication tool. Indeed, when written in a narrative, BDD-type style, Acceptance Tests have the potential to document in detail how the user interacts with the application.
Introducing Thucydides
What is Thucydides
Thucydides is a tool that lets you use WebDriver-based unit or BDD tests to write more flexible and more reusable WebDriver-based tests, and also to generate documentation about your acceptance tests, including a narrative description of test, along with the corresponding screen shots, and also high-level summaries and aggregations of the test results. Read more


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The Recreation Therapist ("RT�) will provide recreational therapy and related services for the residents in the Hermitage Hall program. The RT will actively participate in ensuring the RAD Department functions are carried out in a professional, consistent and thorough manner to include: social skills program; recreational therapy program; off-campus therapeutic activities; treatment planning; individual, unit and facility events; staff training; other functions as requested. This individual will be responsible for coordination, scheduling and facilitation of programming within the RAD program for the residents and staff of Hermitage Hall. (S)he will be responsible for all documentation associated with assigned functions. This individual is capable of functioning independently and maturely in stressful situations and maintains a community-safety focus.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Oversees and facilitates high quality residential activity services for all residents, and provides activities (e.g. team building) for staff as requested.
Oversees the development of, and ensures the facilitation of, comprehensive Social Skills programming for all residents.
Ensures that comprehensive therapeutic recreation services are scheduled and facilitated, including individual and group activities.
Ensures all residents complete recreational therapy and skills assessments, as necessary, to provide residents with appropriate treatment services.
Organizes and oversees facility-wide activities and events.
Organizes and oversees vocational training program for residents, as appropriate.
Responsible for organization and oversight of recreational, educational, vocational and therapeutic off-campus trips for residents and completes associated tasks and documentation within the required timeframes.
Responsible for maintaining all RAD designated areas.
Responsible for maintaining residential activities supplies (i.e., sports equipment, movies, games).
Ensures that admission assessments and reports (a summary of findings) on all admissions are completed and distributed as necessary. Maintains a filing of admission assessments which is accessible to treatment team and other individuals as necessary.
Ensures that Residential Activity portion of Master Treatment Plan is completed and goals are generated based on relevant assessment findings.
Serves as a member of assigned treatment team(s) and performs associated functions (i.e. treatment team documentation, meeting participation).
Participates in and/or supervises the development and implementation of new treatment components within the facility program.
Develops training curriculums and conducts training presentations for facility, company and community organizations/groups, as requested.
Actively participates in program development and modification within the facility, company and other organizations, as requested.
Demonstrates understanding of behavioral program, as well as skill in problem solving.
Demonstrates understanding and implementation of sexual abuser treatment program.
Demonstrates understanding of human sexuality, as well as skill in discussing sexual issues with residents without embarrassment.
Develops a therapeutic relationship (compassionate, caring, supportive) with each resident while maintaining role as an appropriate authority figure.
Creates and fosters an atmosphere whereby residents are continually given choices and subsequently taught how to make effective, moral choices.
Regularly monitors the safety of the facility/residents and ensures that residential staff work with the residents and peers to keep risk factors at a minimum. Assures that any security or safety issues are reported immediately upon discovery.
Makes needed policy recommendations to supervisor, the Administrator, Human Resources Manager or appropriate personnel for improvements in the area of program structure.
Conducts other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Ensures safety of all residents and staff through compliance with all regulations and through active participation in committees as designated.
Ensures provision of quality services through active participation in committees/programs as designated.
Meets with supervisor on a regular basis for supervision.
Demonstrates knowledge of state licensing regulations, contractual requirements, CARF standards, HIPAA policy, ordinances, laws and other regulations required by his/her position and acts consistently and in obedience to same.
Completes are required reports and program forms appropriately and on time.
Keeps personnel file complete and maintains or submits any record, report, or documentation required, doing so with all due quality and in a timely fashion.
Maintains security and confidentiality of all documentation related to residents and ensures that documentation is appropriately filed and stored.
Ensures all required documentation is appropriately distributed.
Obtains and documents required hours each year of in-service, training, conference and workshop attendance, or other presentations related to work at Hermitage Hall.
Attends required training (e.g. Handle with Care) as necessary.
An engaging three-day event you won't want to miss.


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EDF's Tom Murray and Mandy Warner discuss:
- How the Clean Power Plan is structured
- How it is likely to be implemented at the state level, and
- What risks and opportunities this offers companies in terms of meeting their green power purchasing, sustainability and carbon reduction goals.
Voluntary corporate efforts have driven significant strides in integrating sustainability throughout companies' operations, strategy and supply chain management, and will continue to be a critical pathway for innovation. But with today's climate and resource challenges, the bar is now higher for companies that want to lead on sustainability. Moving from environmental progress today to full scale solutions tomorrow will require a new type of corporate leadership: a willingness to align corporate sustainability operations, strategy and policy. What we are calling the Business-Policy Nexus.
EDF's new webinar series focuses on how businesses can and must take the next leadership step – helping to shape and support the smart regulatory and policy changes required to preserve the natural systems that people, communities and companies need to thrive. The first installment will focus on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's recently proposed Clean Power Plan, the first federal rule limiting carbon pollution from existing power plants—and why companies should make their voices heard as plans to implement the rule take shape.
Additional materials from this webinar:
- Presentation (PPTX)
- Fact sheet about the Clean Power Plan (PDF)


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Bringing them home (2010 education resource)
Download complete resource in PDF or Word
In 1997, the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission (now the Australian Human Rights Commission) released its report Bringing them home: National Inquiry into the Separation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children from Their Families. Following this, the Commission received extensive requests from teachers for information about the report.
The resources on this site have been developed in response to this request. There are a variety of worksheets that can be used in either the classroom or in the community.
Warning: These materials may contain images of deceased Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander persons.
Activities / resources downloads
Activities / resources
1. About the Inquiry
2. Personal stories
3. Bringing them home DVD
DVD activity sheet
(note that DVD needs to be ordered separately from the Commission's publications area, Ph: (02) 9284 9600, or online at: www.humanrights.gov.au/publications)
4. The effects across generations
Activities that explore elements of Australian Indigenous history:
5. Track the History
(note that a timeline poster can be also be ordered separately from the Commission's publications area, Ph: (02) 9284 9600, or online at: www.humanrights.gov.au/publications)
6. Australia – a national overview
7. Using sources
8. History and Laws
The History: New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory
State and territories laws and history key questions and answer sheets
Activities to help students develop civic responsibility:
9. Responses to the Inquiry
Responses from governments, churches and community available at: www.humanrights.gov.au/social_justice/bth_report/
Australian Government responses to the Bringing them home Report Speech


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BWE10 Outtakes.
Every conference comes with dragging that camera around all day long. And while the camera bag strap is digging into my shoulder (maybe my new 5 Million Dollar Home one from Crumpler won't give me that kind of trouble?) all the livelong day, I grumble about bringing the camera everywhere. But when I go to upload the photos, I'm always glad I brought it. Here's a quick look at BlogWorld 2010 through my lens:
There was a giant cup of coffee that was aiming to break a world record for ... most giant cup of coffee. And it broke both the record and my heart. Oh I love coffee. It's keeping me sane and productive these days.
A group of us met up in Center City at P.U.B. one night in Las Vegas. (And yes, that's George Simmons you see grinning in there - he drove out from LA to hang out!!) Aside from the waitress hating us for not ordering much food (but many drinks - so she can shut it), it was a good night.
We attended Scott Hanselman's session on 32 Ways to Make Your Blog Suck Less, and afterward, the diabetics united for a quick picture (taken by our diabetic-in-spirit photographer, Jenni Prokopy). Scott's session made me feel like I had a lot of blog work to do, from web redesign to URL structuring ... I realized that some of this is way over my head. (Or at least over the head of someone who is doing both design and editorial on a site. I would love to redo my blog, but I'd surely end up chucking half the useful stuff into the bin by accident. So I'm leaving it alone for now.) Check out Scott's blog for more details on making YOUR blog suck less so you can have a small anxiety attack about all the things you don't know.
And this photo is from the bar on the top of Mandalay Bay - I think it was called Mix. The view of the Vegas strip was spectacular, and I joined the crew of people leaning against the railing and snapping off photos.
There are a bunch of other photos. Like the one of the giant coffee cup in all its glory. Or the shots we took in the Southwest Airlines booth, making it look like we were hanging out on the wing of a plane. Or the Ford that we all signed with our handprints, leaving crazy trails of magic marker on our hands. Or our photoshoot with the Chinese dragon in Center City. Or the Grand freakin' Canyon from the plane. (Ignore the one of Jenni with the wall boobs.) More photos on Flickr!


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I have been very impressed by the efforts organized to help this couple and their four small children. Family and friends have started a donation fund to aid in their medical bills (estimated to be well into the millions) as well as the household expenses while they recover. In addition, the popular blog DesignMom has encouraged other bloggers to hold silent auctions and donate the proceeds to this recovery fund. So far, over 90 bloggers have risen to the call. Although I don't have much with which to bid, I do have something I can auction, so here is my donation:
I am auctioning off this dress and skirt that I've been working on. They can be worn together or separately. They are about a size 4, but the skirt (and possibly the dress) could easily go up to a size 5. (Auction instructions below.)
In order to bid on this dress/skirt combo, just leave a comment on this post with your bid and a way to contact you. You are welcome to bid again if you are outbid. The comment with the highest amount at the end of the auction on Monday September 1st, at 11:59pm EST will receive the dress and skirt. Postage will be provided by me.
Once the winner is identified, they'll send the money directly to the Stephanie and Christian fund by clicking on the button-link below (courtesy of cjanerun.com, Stephanie's sister Jane's blog), then they'll email me the confirmation number at email@example.com, and I'll send the prize.
Let the bidding begin.


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BAKU, Azerbaijan — Voters in this oil-rich former Soviet republic have a big task ahead of them Saturday. They are being asked to consider nearly 40 amendments to the constitution in a national referendum that has elicited concern from the U.S. State Department and international organizations.
The country's president, former KGB general and Soviet Politburo member Geidar Aliev, says the changes are required to bring the country into line with its international obligations as a member of the Council of Europe. But critics say the rewriting of the constitution is designed to stifle opposition and enable the aging president to hand power over to his son.


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Vasilis Galanos
The favourite presenter of the TV programme "Γεύσεις και Οίνος" will talk to us, in his own manner, about the importance of our two favourite topics. The wine in combination with the gastronomy will be the subject of a speech that shouldn't be missed by anyone who loves wine and good food.
*Free entrance with the basic ticket
Sunday 19/02 - 17:00 Hotel Astir Egnatia, Alexandroupolis
Dimitris Antonopoulos
Dimitris Antonopoulos is a well-travelled and "unusual" gastronomer in regards of the global cuisines.
The columnist and well-known journalist of the Αθηνοράματος and Alpha Guide will, in his speech, reveal the evolution of the Greek cuisine from a rather modern point of view.
Can we, I wonder, disturb the holiness and loyalty of the classical Greek cuisine?
Can we imagine cooking moussakas, stuffed vegetables, peas, chickpeas or green beans differently?
Any catering professional or lover of culinary evolution shouldn't miss this talk!
*Free entrance with the basic ticket
Sunday 19/02 - 18:30 Hotel Astir Egnatia, Alexandroupolis
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Check out local vendors and venues for your wedding - including pricing, reviews, details and more.
Connect with multiple vendors, ask questions, work out the particulars, all from one convenient location.
Choose the vendor that is right for you and book them for your special day.
Are You A Wedding Vendor? Get A Listing!


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'A charming and delightful read!' Pretty Little Book Reviews on The Little Bed & Breakfast by the Sea Love happens when you least expect it… Emily Atkinson stopped believing in fairy tales a long time ago! She's fed up of dating frogs in order to find her very own Prince Charming and is giving up on men entirely… But then … Read More
Dunstan: One Man. Seven Kings. England's Bloody Throne.
One man. Seven Kings. England's bloody throne. 'Iggulden tells an absolutely cracking story. The pace is nail-biting and the set dressing magnificent' The Times Tenth century England: a divided and broken country of misrule. Yet King Athelstan, grandson of Alfred the Great, seeks to unite the kingdom under one crown. By his side is Dunstan of Glastonbury – priest, soldier, … Read More
Born in Fire (Fire and Ice Trilogy Book 1)
Winner of the Audiobook Listener's Choice Award! Heart pounding and laugh out loud funny, USA Today Bestselling author K.F. Breene will take you on a magical joy ride you won't soon forget. Supernatural Bounty Hunter isn't the sort of thing you see on LinkedIn. But with a rare type of magic like mine, I don't have many options. So dangerous … Read More
Batchelor Spatchula #2: Things Are Getting Ugly! (middle grade humor for ages 9-12) (The Batchelor Spatchula Detective Agency)
The World's Greatest Private Detective (and his moustache) is back! This time the citizens of boring Dullsville are mysteriously turning ugly. Will Batchelor Spatchula find the antidote in time or will Dullsville be ugly forever? Who listens to Mo Town? Where is the world's only annual disco music festival? Where is Laurelandhardystan? And how can I stop snoring? You'll need … Read More
Copper King: Werebear Romance (Takhini Shifters Book 1)
From New York Times bestselling author Vivian Arend, a new series in the Takhini Wolves/ Granite Lake Wolves world. These stand-alone stories are filled with humour and heart-felt adventures, and the sexy happily-ever-afters are sure to make you smile.—- Three things make billionaire Jim Halcyon's to-do list: women, work…and more women. It's a perfect agenda for a rich shifter who … Read More
Grim: The beginning (Black Rebel Riders' MC Book 1)
My name is Grim and this is the beginning… This isn't a fairytale romance or for the faint of heart. Deep in the hills of Drag Creek Kentucky, there is a group of outlaws, whose love of moonshine and motorcycles runs through their blood. We are known as the Black Rebel Riders' MC. For the past twenty years my club … Read More
The Web across the Water
Two lonely criminals; two difficult pasts; one meeting across the ocean. Lily Moore meets Bradley Jefferies on an internet chat room; although love was once in her plan for life, her new purpose for meeting men is theft. She tracks down heirs to fortunes using a group of expert friends to help her. Her next target is Brad, a rich, … Read More
Louisa's secret
In the mid eighteen sixties a Wiltshire family of eight lives an idyllic, if somewhat austere life just outside of the village of East Knoyle. News of the impending arrival of a seventh child to Phoebe and John, throws them into turmoil. As John is dealt a savage blow by cruel fate, Phoebe and her children find themselves cast into … Read More
For A Few Dollars Less
A lad's stag trip to Las Vegas doesn't go quite to plan. From nightclub fracas to hospital visits; from street altercations featuring film and TV 'stars' to arms smuggling; from allegations of homicide to a Mafia double crossing and more than a single unwise romantic liaison. There are enough incidents to make the members of The Syndicate believe that their … Read More
Humans: from the beginning: From the first apes to the first cities
Every few months a discovery about the human past is announced that makes national or even international news. Humans: from the beginning will appeal to anybody who reads about these discoveries, is intrigued by them, and would like to know more about prehistory. Now brought fully up to date for 2015, Humans: from the beginning is a single-volume guide to … Read More
The Second Footman
Nineteen year-old Max is the duchesse de Claireville's second footman, but he does not intend to endure the indignities of service for long. He has a plan – to find an aristocratic patron who will become his unwitting accomplice in an audacious fraud. It is true that in 1880s' France, despite nearly a century of revolution and social turmoil, the … Read More
Britain Etc.
Mark Easton's Britain Etc.looks at the UK through its relationship to 26 subjects – one for each letter of the alphabet. From Alcohol, Beat Bobbies, Cheese and Dogs through Immigration, Justice, Knives and Murder to the Queen, Umbrellas, Vegetables and the Zzzz of a well-deserved rest, the book's meticulously researched but accessible essays map the back-story of contemporary Britain. With … Read More
Written in the Stars
When Suzi Lysle Spencer's beloved Great Uncle Bart dies, Suzi assumes that his grand, old house Caxton Manor will be left to her. As the last remaining member of her family, it appears to be a straight-forward decision. However, with no will and a valuable mansion at stake, Uncle Bart's solicitor is forced to place an international advert for remaining … Read More
Slimming World 30-Minute Meals
When you're feeling hungry or in a real hurry, it is so easy to opt for the quickest option. But fast food doesn't have to be junk food. 30-Minute Meals helps you to provide nutritious, wholesome food for all the family, not just those who are slimming, without getting stuck in the kitchen for hours on end. This book is … Read More
Beth is an albino, half blind, and given to looking at the world out of the corner of her eye. Her neighbours in the Derbyshire town of Blackmoor have always thought she was 'touched', and when a series of bizarre happenings shake the very foundations of the village, they are confirmed in their opinion that Beth is an ill omen. … Read More
Building the Timber Frame House: The Revival of a Forgotten Craft
For centuries, post-and-beam construction has proved to be one of the most durable building techniques. It is being enthusiastically revived today not only for its sturdiness but because it can be easily insulated, it is attractive, and it offers the builder the unique satisfaction of working with timbers. Building the Timber Frame House is the most comprehensive manual available on … Read More
Lei Crime Series Boxed Set: Books 1-4
Do you love exotic settings, convoluted mysteries, and flawed but lovable heroines with a dog? If so, you'll enjoy binge reading the Lei Crime Series box of four award-winning, USA Today bestselling books put together into a one-volume immersive reading experience. You can't read just one!Blood Orchids: Black sand beaches and steaming volcanoes are the backdrop for murder as young … Read More
Santorini: inspired by a true story
Santorini has long been the ultimate destination for romance in the alluring Greek Isles. Its breathtaking views and charming simplicity bathed in tradition make it the ideal vacation spot…but also the perfect island escape. Jack is an accomplished author whose mystery, charm, and good looks gain the attention of many women; however none has been able to break down the … Read More
I Leap Over the Wall
At the age of twenty-one, Monica Baldwin – the niece of Stanley Baldwin – entered one of the oldest and most strictly enclosed contemplative orders of the Roman Catholic Church. At the age of forty-eight, and after struggling with her vocation for many years, she obtained a special rescript from Rome and left the convent. But the world Monica had … Read More
Codename: Night Witch (The Girls from Alcyone Book 3)
EXCERPT (FROM CODENAME: NIGHT WITCH): Sigrid had been trained since childhood for moments exactly like this. She was made to survive. But all her training, all the shouted words of her instructors, abandoned her. She couldn't focus on anything, she couldn't concentrate, and it was going to get her killed. She didn't even see the gully until she tripped and … Read More
My Mother's Ring: A Holocaust Historical Novel
~Runner-up in the 2013 London Book Festival~ Genre: Historical FictionThe Holocaust didn't really end in 1945. Not for everyone. Even after the war, survivors' lives were influenced by their terrifying experiences. Some of them were never able to retell their stories–for others, it took decades. In My Mother's Ring: A Holocaust Historical Novel, Henryk Frankowski feels compelled to pen his memoir … Read More
The Curious Case of Cut-Throat Cate: A funny urban crime comedy that will have you laughing out loud (Inspector Capstan Book 2)
SWORDS, SHIPS AND GOLFING TIPS INTRODUCTIONThe second case for Inspector Capstan where he has to contend with a certain Mrs Cate Jakebury, a young university lecturer who's also a published author. But things don't go well when she decides to murder her husband, become a pirate, steal HMS Victory and then attack France, just to research her next novel. ABOUT … Read More
Summer Heat
A summer fling is an ideal cure for a broken heart. But when it's with your best friend, things get complicated. When Adam is dumped by his boyfriend, a week away at a beach resort seems like a great opportunity to get over his ex. Sun, sea, and no-strings sex will be just the boost he needs to move on … Read More
Sherlock Holmes: The Adventure of the Peculiar Provenance
Winter, 1890. A deep freeze has fallen upon London, and its citizens remain huddled indoors. But the cogs of the criminal underworld never stop turning, and Holmes and Watson find themselves embroiled in a crime that rocks the centre of the art world. Sir Wellington is disturbed in the middle of the night, apprehending a thief attempting to steal his … Read More
Alien Lord's Captive (Warriors of the Lathar Book 1)
Earth girls might be popular…but they're definitely not easy. Sergeant Cat Moore has a little problem. Well, actually a big problem… When her base is attacked and boarded by an alien war group, she finds herself in the sights of their leader, Tarrick, a Latharian war-commander. Their captors might be ripped, hot warriors looking for that one special woman, but … Read More
Cabal of The Westford Knight: Templars at the Newport Tower (Book #1 in the Templars in America Series)
A modern-day adventure/mystery based on actual artifacts left by Templar Knights during a secret mission to North America in 1398. Attorney Cameron Thorne is thrust into a bloody tug-of-war involving secret societies, treasure hunters and keepers of the secrets of the Jesus bloodline. Joined by Amanda, an enchanting British researcher with secrets of her own, Cam races around New England … Read More
Real Grinders: How to Play Poker for a Living (Poker Books for Smart Players Book 1)
Three years in the making.Six different countries. Twenty eight professional poker players. All of them Real Grinders. If you've ever wanted to know if you have what it takes to be a professional poker player, now is your chance to find out. We've brought together some of the best pro players from around the world to talk about what it's … Read More
Rough Justice (Justice series Book 10)
From M A Comley, NY Times and USA Today bestselling author, with over two million copies sold worldwide. A student's disappearance uncovers many intriguing secrets… Two detectives suspended for dereliction of duty… Dozens of cases need to be re-examined but one case in particular catches Lorne's eye – that of a missing university student. With a secret life that leads … Read More
Dead on the Delta (Annabelle Lee)
Once upon a time, fairies were the stuff of bedtime stories and sweet dreams. Then came the mutations, and the dre-ams became nightmares. Mosquito-size fairies now indulge their taste for human blood—and for most humans, a fairy bite means insanity or death. Luckily, Annabelle Lee isn't most humans. The hard-drinking, smart-mouthed, bicycle-riding redhead is immune to fairy venom, and able … Read More
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Green Darkness
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Wolves of Black Pine (The Wolfkin Saga Book 1)
Runner Up, Finalist and Honorable Mention 2015 Rainbow Awards– Gay Paranormal Romance An ancient civilization long hidden from humanity is on the brink of chaos and war. Peaceful for thousands of years, the wolfkin clans are mysteriously losing packmates, kidnapped and killed by unknown foes. The nightmare begins with an ambush by humans at a gathering of their kind, and … Read More
The Dark Inside
The House on the Hill has been abandoned for as long as James can remember. So when he discovers Webster, a drifter, hiding there, he's instantly curious about the story behind the homeless man. What is he running from? Afflicted by a dark curse, Webster is no longer who he used to be. But there is said to be a … Read More
In Search of Hope
An unexpected inheritance offers Libby Pulford the opportunity to escape her abusive marriage and return to her Lancashire roots with her young son Ned. But her domineering husband Steven won't let her go so easily. Just as she's beginning to settle into her new life, Libby's troubled past catches up with her. The one person she can turn to for … Read More


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Ronald McDonald House
Ronald McDonald House Canberra opened in 2012 and is located on Level 2 of the Centenary Hospital for Women and Children.
The House features 11 ensuite guestrooms for families, including double, single and disability access.
In addition, the House offers families communal facilities such as a full kitchen, dining room, lounge room, laundry, a Quiet Room and 2 computer nooks.
To stay at Ronald McDonald House Canberra you need to meet our eligibility criteria, which includes living a distance from the hospital.
Contact us
Please contact our House for more information on (02) 6281 5894 to see if you are eligible.
RMHC Website
Family Room
Located on Level 1 in the Paediatrics ward, our Ronald McDonald Family Room provides a relaxing oasis for families to escape the routine of being in hospital.
We offer tea, coffee and light snacks, as well as providing shower and laundry facilities to help make your stay a little easier.
Our family room is opened with the generosity of our volunteers. Families who have children being treated at the Canberra Hospital are welcome to use these facilities.


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A not so long time ago in a galaxy
not so far, far away....
It is a period of compromise.
A rebel pizza company striking from a
secret base at 1123 N. 8th Street has won small
victories against the corporate pizza chains. During the battle
this small group of rebels has discovered secret recipes for making
better tasting foods at competitive prices and has been discovered by the
PIZZA EMPIRE. Pursued by sinister agents wanting to experience the tasty morsels
the rebel base has sent delivery troops throughout Sheboygan
to DELIVER THE CHOICES YOU ARE LOOKING FOR...
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Kcal 69 Fat 4.1g Carbs 7.6g (per 12.3g)
Its been said recently that I haven't run enough chocolate competitions for you all, so today I'm giving you all the opportunity to lay your hands of some ultra rare Kit Kats from our pals in Japan. Before we kick off the competition I would like to first bring your attention to these Kit Kat Sweet Potato Minis, which have recently been released again for a limited time period in Japan and are available from J-List ... See HERE!
Why haven't they got a fully fleshed out ChocolateMission review?? Well its because I have already reviewed them of course :D ... obviously you knew that!!! If you are a ChocolateMission new recruit or just so happened to miss out of on what went before, you might want to take a look at my reviews of the Kit Kat Sweet Potato firstly in four finger form - See HERE and then secondly in Mini form - See HERE.
Remember these???
Indeed, I have a pack of the infmaous Kit Kat European Cheese Mini (Review See HERE) to give away to a lucky ChocolateMission reader. To enter in with a chance of winning these you can one of two things ....
METHOD 1) Send an e-mail to Jim[@]Chocolatemission.net (take out the brackets!!) stating what three products you want me to review next from J-List. Please give your e-mail the subject title 'Kit Kat Competition'
METHOD 2) 'Retweet' a ChocolateMission review during the competition time on Twitter.
The winner will be announced on the site and my Twitter feed on April 2nd 2011. Please can I ask that comments on this post be kept to any questions regarding the competition. Good luck.
Competition Rules:
1. Only one e-mail entry please, however multiple entries via Twitter are allowed.
2. Open to my worldwide readership (not just UK this time!!)
3. ChocolateMission jurisdiction is final - Rules of the competition can be changed at anytime.


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Oneonta's Neptune Diner Closes Its Doors Forever!
The popular Neptune Diner, a fixture on Southside Oneonta, has gone out of business.
Sources report that the staff was told of the closing only today and that the doors were closed after the dinner hour on Sunday.
Unconfirmed reports say Moe's Southwestern Grill, with restaurants across the United States, has bought the Neptune location and will open soon.


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web copywriting
Bütçe en düşük 5000$ USD
Wanted Copywriter for web sites: Can be female or male from anywhere, with excellent English skills to write search engine optimized copy and upload to our XSITEPro/Blogger/WordPress series of customized web site templates.
We've been building a highly ranked series of sites in study abroad over the last 6 years which currently have over 500,000 visitors PM, 75,000 newsletter subscribers generating more than 10,000 submitted leads every four weeks.
…….. but am moving onto greener pastures ie I'm selling out of the partnership........for a handsome profit
I'll show you these sites if you pass the initial interview.
ie I know a lot about copywriting and SEO. The person I'm looking for needs to be able to learn how to knock out SEO copy quickly and also learn how to upload it to my pre-made XSITEPRO templates. (I'LL PROVIDE YOU WITH A LICENCED COPY)
I have a requirement for up to 50,000 x 300 words per page but this includes selected article stories, RSS feeds which you will add as well as regularly creating a new blog for each site and updating it each site week.
In other words if you meet and can deliver what we want this job is worth about US$12,500 over the next 12 months
PAY RATE: Knowing how long it takes me to create a great SEO page x 300 words ie about 15-20 minutes maximum I'm offering a pay by page (checked against 5 search engines to make sure its unique/aside from article site copy) rate of US$5.00 per hour increasing to US$7PH after end of 1st month evaluation and upwards to US$25+ over the coming months from there
I anticipate a top quality operator can do 50 pages per day which = US$50 per day. If part time this figure would be halved.
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Most preferred would be someone who knows what they are doing, degree or not, in this specific area ie writing for online marketing
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Today at the gym, I did back and bi's- I will post some of the exercises I did under the exercise tab as soon as I can. Now on to the food! Last week B randomly asked me if there was a clean recipe for meatloaf, and there is! Jamie Eason has a great recipe that I followed pretty much to a tee. I have never had meatloaf before, so I was a little apprehensive, but when I looked at the ingredients there's nothing too strange in there so I decided to give it a shot!
Turkey Meatloaf Muffins
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
-1/2 tsp tyme
-2 tsp mustard
-2 tsp pepper
-2 tsp McCormicks Chipotle Pepper Spice ( I looked 3 different places and couldn't find the McCormicks brand, so I got an off brand)
-1 cup quick cooking oats
-2 tbsp garlic powder
-1 small onion, chopped
-2 celery stalks chopped
-1/2 green bell pepper (This is not in Jamies recipe, but you can pretty much add any veggies you want!)
- 3 egg whites
-2.5 lbs extra lean ground turkey
1. Preheat oven to 375
2. Mix all ingredients together except meat and eggs
3. Add in turkey and eggs, and mix with hands
4. Spray muffin tin with non stick spray and place mixture in tin.
5. Bake for 40 minutes or until meat is cooked all the way through.
|I love that they are cooked in the muffin tins, perfect portions every time!
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Calories: 78
Fat: 2g
Carbs: 4
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The Illicit Rhino Horn Trade
Following a recent surge in museum heists targeting rhinoceros horn, LCCHP has joined with conservation organizations in warning that the illegal trafficking of art and wildlife is a threat to the public, as well as the world's natural and cultural heritage.
The Temple of Preah VihearLCCHP is alarmed by the escalating conflict between the Southeast Asian nations of Cambodia and Thailand over the ancient Hindu temple of Preah Vihear. On 22 February 2011, we launched an appeal drawing attention to the crisis. For the latest updates on the situation at Preah Vihear, a full text of our statement, and a complete list of signatories, stay tuned to this page.
UNESCO Envoy Due On Sunday
According to the Phnom Penh Post, UNESCO is sending five-member delegation to Cambodia, which will arrive on Sunday. The PPP quotes Koichiro Matsuura — the head of the delegation and the former head of UNESCO — as saying that "The meetings will focus on the role of the international community, mainly UNESCO itself, in taking action to protect Preah Vihear temple." Contrary to earlier reports, the delegation will visit the temple of Preah Vihear.
PM: No Troop Withdrawal from Border
The Bangkok Post quotes Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva as saying that he will not withdraw Thai troops from the Cambodian border, even though Indonesia is about to send a team of observers there. He said Thailand has the right to protect its sovereignty and to retaliate if its rights are violated.
We commend Cambodia and Thailand for agreeing to a ceasefire on 7 February 2011 and trust that they will continue to honor it. We also urge both nations to fulfill their obligations as States Parties to the 1954 Hague Convention for the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict, as well as the 1972 Convention Concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage. Lastly, we petition the World Heritage Committee to place Preah Vihear on its List of World Heritage in Danger and call on UNESCO to fully investigate the damage that the recent conflict has inflicted on the site.ASEAN Brokers Preah Vihear Deal
PM: UNESCO Special Envoy to Visit Bangkok, Phnom Penh Next Week
The Thai News Agency MCOT reports that UNESCO will not proceed with its management plan of Preah Vihear until the border between Thailand and Cambodia is demarcated. UNESCO's special envoy undefined Mr Koichiro Matsuura, former Director-General of the organization undefined will visit Bangkok and Phnom Penh next week to discuss the conflict between the two countries.
Hun Sen Playing High Stakes Game
According to the Bangkok Post, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen has asked the International Court of Justice to reopen the case between Cambodia and Thailand over the temple of Preah Vihear. Thailand is still pushing for the matter to be settled without outside involvement.
Thailand: Too Early for Ceasefire
UPI.com quotes Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva as saying that it is too soon to sign a ceasefire agreement with Cambodia, which he accuses of starting a "fight."
Hun Sen Seeks Ceasefire
According to the Phnom Penh Post, Prime Minister Hun Sen announced that Cambodia will petition for a permanent ceasefire with Thailand to be monitored by ASEAN observers. Cambodia will formally make the request when ASEAN meets next week in Jakarta. Thailand has dismissed Cambodia's previous requests for monitors from ASEAN or the UN.
Cambodia Turns to ASEAN
The Bangkok Post reports that Thailand will oppose any effort by Cambodia to bring in ASEAN peacekeepers, but is open to bilateral talks.
Accusations Fly Over New Skirmish
Speaking to the Phnom Penh Post, Cambodian Foreign Minister Hor Namhong accused Thailand of violating the ceasefire. In a statement, the Cambodian Ministry of Foreign Affairs also alleged that Thailand had fired grenades and 81mm mortars into an area close to Preah Vihear. The statement continued:
This violation of the ceasefire by Thai armed forces clearly shows that the real intention behind Thailand's insistence on resolving the matter bilaterally is to use its overwhelming superior military forces to take over Cambodian territory in the vicinity of the temple of Preah Vihear.
It added that Cambodian troops did not respond to the Thai "provocation."
Army: Border Post Attacked Overnight
According to the Bangkok Post, a spokesman for the Royal Thai Army has accused Cambodia of violating the ceasefire, by firing on Thai soldiers at Phu Ma Khua. There were no Thai casualties, but civilians in the area were forced to flee their homes.
...calls on Cambodia and Thailand to clarify if their armed forces have used cluster munitions in the recent border conflict, and urges both countries to refrain from using cluster munitions and to prevent future civilian suffering by acceding to the Convention on Cluster Munitions without delay.
Caught in Thailand-Cambodia Crossfire: Preah Vihear Temple
After the engagement last weekend, the portion of the temple closest to Thailand showed the marks of the fighting, with chips and chunks cut out of a column and of a wall of the fourth gopura, or entrance building, along the temple's causeway.
A trail of blood through a carved stone doorway traced the last steps of a Cambodian soldier who was killed.
At the fifth and last gopura, chips from the walls were scattered on the ground, along with the tail fins of a rocket. There was no sign of the collapse that the Cambodian government had claimed.
"Because of the border issue, I believe that we can rank it among the most difficult," he told The Cambodia Daily in July 2008. "The question was not simply to demonstrate its value but to understand the implications of its inscription for management and ensure that the parties concerned would be ready to cooperate for its protection."
Border Dispute
Australia Network Newsline has produced an excellent short documentary on the unfolding conflict at the Cambodia-Thai border (you must scroll down to the video).
UNESCO to Send Mission to Preah Vihear
Irina Bokova, the Director-General of UNESCO, called for Cambodia and Thailand to show restraint at Preah Vihear and stated that "I intend to send a mission to the area as soon as possible to assess the state of the temple."
A Holy Dispute
Time Magazine has released a photo essay on the Preah Vihear conflict, tracing it from 1962 to present day.
Preah Vihear Temple a Lightning Rod for Thai-Cambodian Tension
Reuters has published a fact sheet on Preah Vihear, including information on the temple's violent history:
The Khmer Rouge occupied the site for years, and rusting artillery pieces can still be found lying amid the ruins.In June 1979, Thai soldiers forced 45,000 refugees from Pol Pot's "Killing Fields" to descend the heavily mined escarpment back into Cambodia. "Several thousand died, either shot by Thai soldiers to prevent them trying to cross back, or blown up in the minefields," British historian Philip Short wrote in a seminal biography of Pol Pot.
Emergency in Egypt
Along with the world, LCCHP is following the cultural heritage crisis in Egypt. On 31 January 2011, we released an appeal drawing attention to the emergency, which 19 other institutions have now joined. For the latest updates on the situation in Egypt, a full text of our statement, and a complete list of signatories, stay tuned to this page.
Brave actions taken by the citizens of Cairo and the military largely protected the Cairo Museum. However, the numerous sites, museums and storage areas located outside of Cairo are even more vulnerable. As the prisons are opened and common criminals are allowed to escape, the potential for greater loss is created. A recent report from Egyptologist Professor Sarah Parcak of the University of Alabama in Birmingham states that damage has been done to storage areas and tombs in Abusir and Saqqara and that looting is occurring there and in other locations.
We call on the Egyptian authorities to exercise their responsibilities to protect their country's irreplaceable cultural heritage. At the same time, we call on United States and European law enforcement agencies to be on the alert over the next several months for the possible appearance of looted Egyptian antiquities at their borders.
American Anthropological Association
American Institute for Conservation
American Philological Association
American Schools of Oriental Research
Archaeological Institute of America
Association of Art Museum Curators
Association of Art Museum Directors
Cultural Heritage Center, The University of Pennsylvania
Cultural Heritage and Preservation Studies, Rutgers University
Collaborative for Cultural Heritage and Museum Practices
Friends of Cultural Heritage (Turkey)
ICOM National Committee in Georgia
International Committee on Archaeological Heritage Management
Istanbul Branch of Archaeologists in Turkey
International Foundation for Art Research
Lawyers' Committee for Cultural Heritage Preservation
Saving Antiquities for Everyone
Sino-American Field School of Archaeology
U.S. Committee of the Blue Shield
Other Sites Following the Situation in Egypt
Art Theft Central
Looting Matters
Egyptology News
Dr. Zahi Hawass
The Eloquent Peasant
Egyptian Crisis News
Museum Security Network
UNESCO Director-General Launches Heritage and Press Freedom Alert for Egypt
Irina Bokova - the Director-General of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) - launched an appeal to protect cultural heritage and to respect freedom of expression in Egypt.
Egyptian Army Boosts Security at Museums and Archaeological SitesThe National reports that "the Egyptian military has stepped up security for the country's museums and archaeological sites in the wake of looting and vandalism that has his some of the world's most renowned repositories of antiquities."
Blue Shield Releases Statement on Egypt
The International Committee of the Blue Shield (ICBS) - the cultural equivalent to the Red Cross - has released its own statement on the situation in Egypt.
Egypt Treasures Looted, But Public Strikes Back
According to National Geographic News, "Egyptologists and everyday Egyptians" are "banding together to protect local historic sites."
Egypt's Treasures: Assessing the Damage
Discovery News warns that smugglers may take advantage of the political crisis in Egypt by trafficking antiquities from the country.
Archaeologists Assess Tut Tragedy
NBC's Kate Snow reports on the damage done to Egypt's antiquities.
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(May 23, 2014) - A mother in Peekskill, New York has filed a $3 Million lawsuit against the Westchester Medical Center (WMC) alleging that during the course of a surgical procedure, her nine-year-old son "R.J.", who is diagnosed with autism, was slapped across the face by one of the hospital's nurses.
According to a local news report, "R.J." was supposed to be having a simple dental procedure last October when his mother, Yolanda Stewart, says he was slapped by a nurse. R.J. was referred to the center by a dentist at the Westchester Institute for Human Development, who determined that the child's explosive reactions to dental work required general anesthesia.
Gary Mayerson, a national board member of Autism Speaks, and his firm are representing Stewart. Said Mayerson, "we filed this suit in order to obtain justice for R.J. and his mom and to send a message to the WMC and other medical professionals that there are serious consequences for assaulting a vulnerable child. With the incidence of autism now at 1 in 68, hospitals simply must provide adequate training and supervision to prevent these kinds of situations from occurring."
A date is yet to be set for trial.
This story is part "Our Board in Action," a series of articles that highlight the work of members of the Autism Speaks Board of Directors as advocates and philanthropists. Learn more here.


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This blog post is by Ali Dyer, the Social Marketing Manager at Autism Speaks. Her older brother Jeff has autism. You can read more about Jeff and her family here.
My father comes from a storied football background. His father Pete was a legend having made a name for himself around the Hudson Valley from the many years he spent on the sidelines from high school to college. My dad was a water boy as soon as he could walk, learning the game inside and out, soaking up everything he could. From there, my dad became a star athlete and grew up to play for my Pop-pop – no pressure… yea uh-huh!?
Dad as Pearl River Quarterback
Football was a part of my dad, and he dreamed of becoming a coach; so he went to college to become a teacher, not because he loved algebra, but because he longed for the sidelines. Well, my dad's dreams came true because his hard work paid off and at the ripe age of 22, he got his first job in Irvington and made it to the sidelines.
My Dad as Irvington Head Coach, Pop-Pop, and a Cousin
He immediately made an impact, both in and out of the classroom, establishing himself among students and faculty. His football dreams all changed though when Cupid's bow hit him and he saw my beautiful mother (my mother my angel link) for the first time …
My parents' relationship happened fast and furious. It started as friends, but once it shifted, they wed and started a family. They'll always say that the reason they are still happily married is because they were committed to each other and having a family, no matter what curveball was thrown their way.
Mom and Dad on Wedding Day
People always say, you'd never seen a person so proud as when my oldest brother Tommy was born. My dad was bursting with pride and in complete awe of my mother, like she was the first woman to ever give birth. He still exudes those feelings to this day, true love and admiration for all that she is. It is among the greatest gifts he has given me actually; he has taught me exactly how my partner should love me.
One month after I was born, my brother Jeff was diagnosed with autism; when they asked what that meant, they were told to go look it up in an encyclopedia. At that moment my family changed. Even more than ever, my parents were committed to keeping the five of us a solid unit.
A dear family friend recently came to an Autism Speaks event and heard my mom talk to other autism moms, sharing the similarities they faced over the years, and she was sort of surprised. She said that she didn't realize how difficult it was for us because we were always happy. But the thing is, she wasn't off base at all, we were … despite our varied challenges, which is all a testament to my mom and dad.
A Christmas Card from the Early Years
My parents say that I am their 'angel,' as I was the girl after two boys, and as my father held me with complete adoration for the first time, my mom said, 'I hope you still look at her like that when she 's older.' Guess what… he did, and does.
Each night before bed, my father would sing 'Handy Man' or 'What a Wonderful World' to me, which I still to this day put on when I can't fall asleep. He didn't miss any of my events, yelling from the sidelines 'Run like the wind!' from the time I was playing youth soccer (yeah I know, soccer) to competitive lacrosse as I aged. He loves that we watched Friends together, even though I was probably too young. The support I've had in every decision I have made, for better for worse, he has been there (even if after he has to tell me, 'I don't hate your guts or anything, but…')
My brothers and I (and all of our friends) grew up on the sidelines and in his classroom. Anyone that came in his path knew what he was about – family, unity, together, living in harmony, gung-ho if you will – and it wasn't because he preached it, he lived it. He is a man of principle.
When things were especially tough for my family, he left coaching to be with the family fulltime. How could he keep coaching, working incredibly long hours, when his family needed him? It would go against everything he instilled in all of the young people he touched.
It was only for a few seasons, and he when he returned, the town practically had a parade! Irvington was a town that rallied around football and the heart and soul of it was back – not just my dad, but all of the Dyers.
His record of wins and losses isn't what made my dad a success; it was the family that he created and the values and support that he instilled in his students and players over the years. After time, my dad retired from Irvington and came across the river to coach my oldest brother Tommy, which was a sad loss for Irvington, but what a gift for my dad and brother. Since then, Irvington created a Bill Dyer Day.
The thing about my dad though, is he doesn't have that whole 'macho coach thing' going on; he is as much of a Renaissance man as they come! He's a cook, gardener, horse-lover, singer (Willy and the Wonders), character in school project master, chatty daddy, ice cream sundae maker, checkbook balancer, to name a few. He is the most colorful man I know and one of my four best friends – sorry guys (Mom, Dad, Tom and Jeff) I don't choose favorites!
Dad as Injun Joe and Tommy as Tom Sawyer
When my brother Jeff moved into his group home, it shook us to the core, but it hit my dad the hardest. He always wants to have 'the big guy home,' but what it really amounts to is, he wants us all to be home. My mom often says he wishes we were, '9, 7, and 5 forever.' When Tommy or I aren't around my dad gets a little empty feeling, but he shouldn't; he has us. I know that we all keep him with us every step we take.
As I have gotten older so much of me has wanted to prove that I can be independent, and my dad has always given me the confidence to believe that I can. He is SO proud of me and is there to pick me up when I may fail.
In recent years my father has faced adversity and has quite literally had to fight for his life using the same inner strength and courage he preached to so many over the years. The 'Xs and Os' are not what make him a legend; it is the sea of people he impacted and changed for the better over the years.
Dad, you are legendary, and I'd be lying if I said I wish we couldn't stay like this forever …


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In The 70s, Trump Management Got Sued By The Justice Department For Refusing To Rent To "The Blacks"
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"I've always had a great relationship with the Blacks."
Mmm, maybe not. Salon.com digs up the truth about Donald's and Dad's treatment of their African-American renters back in the 70s. It was bad enough that the U.S. government intervened to prevent the Trumps from continuing their illegal, lily-white ways:
One of Donald's first challenges came in October 1973, when the Justice Department hit the Trump Organization with a major discrimination suit for violating the Fair Housing Act. The Times reported:
" … the Government contended that Trump Management had refused to rent or negotiate rentals "because of race and color." It also charged that the company had required different rental terms and conditions because of race and that it had misrepresented to blacks that apartments were not available."
Now comes a bit you'll not be surprised with. Young Donald did not take the accusations lying down, using bullying, lawyers, the media and purple bluster to make his empty case:
He hired his friend Roy Cohn, the celebrity lawyer and former Joseph McCarthy aide, to countersue the government for making baseless charges against the company. They sought a staggering $100 million in damages.
A few months after the government filed the suit, Trump gave a combative press conference at the New York Hilton in which he went after the Justice Department for being too friendly to welfare recipients. He "accused the Justice Department of singling out his corporation because it was a large one and because the Government was trying to force it to rent to welfare recipients," the Times reported. Trump added that if welfare recipients were allowed into his apartments in certain middle-class outer-borough neighborhoods, there would be a "massive fleeing from the city of not only our tenants, but communities as a whole."
A federal judge threw out Trump's countersuit a month later, calling it a waste of "time and paper."
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From the Video in the Villages series in the Video in the Villages collection
By Dominique Gallois, Vincent Carelli
color, 37 min, 1998
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In Jungle Secrets, Waiãpi Indians perform and narrate four tales about cannibal monsters. "We have made the video," say the Waiãpi, "to teach people to be more careful with monsters they never heard about. Even a white man can be eaten as he goes into the forest." Kanha Makui - the secret of the invisible. A monster gives a man a secret powder that can make him invisible, but once he drunkenly reveals the monster's secret, the powder loses its magic.In "Akukusian," a cannibal monster takes revenge on some hunters who have been greedily killing howler monkeys, but their relatives kill Akukusian in return. "Aja Tapie" tells the story of a shaman who accidentally revives a monster from death; in return the monster gives him a magic arrow that can track game. "Anyrao" is about a monster that steals and eating children. Through the use of video cameras, costumes, props, masks and special effects, the Waiãpi real create real movie versions of the monsters their ancestors saw and feared.
Film Festivals, Screenings, Awards
Silver Award, 20th Tokyo Video Festival, 1998
Vitral Award, national Org. of Video and Film of Cuba, 1998
VI Festival Americano de Cinema e Vídeo dos Povos Indígenas, Guatemala, 1999
other films from the Video in the Villages series:
Daritidzé, Trainee Healer The Girl's Celebration Pemp Video Cannibalism Video in the Villages Presents Itself The Spirit of TV Morayngava Video in the Villages


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Jaaskelainen, 33, looked set to move on when the team were in serious danger of relegation and appeared ready to end his 11-year stay in Lancashire, but Bolton managed to maintain their Barclays Premier League status thanks to a late rally and the Finn has now decided to stay put.
Jaaskelainen´s agent Peter Harrison told www.skysports.com: "We have agreed terms. The deal is for four years but it is not signed yet as Jussi is away on holiday."
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