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PARIS — For a quarter and a half, youthful Pottsboro was hanging tough with six-time state champion and 2012 state runner-up Daingerfield.
PARIS — For a quarter and a half, youthful Pottsboro was hanging tough with six-time state champion and 2012 state runner-up Daingerfield.
The Cardinals forced a punt midway through the second quarter, and had the ball with a chance to take the lead before the first half expired. Then the bottom fell out.
The Tigers scored two quick touchdowns before halftime — including a pass with no time left in the first half — and added a 99-yard bomb to start the second half as Pottsboro's season came to a halt with a stinging 56-10 loss in the Class 2A Division I region semifinals at Wildcat Stadium.
"Our kids fought as hard as they could," Cardinals head coach Matt Poe said. "Daingerfield's a good team. They're very athletic and have a lot of speed."
The loss was the worst-ever in the playoffs for the Cards, surpassing both the 47-point defensive total given up to New Boston two years ago and a 37-point total margin to Pilot Point in 1983.
But even so, playing on Thanksgiving weekend was a thrill for the Cardinals, who started seven sophomores and only carried nine seniors on the roster.
"These young men accomplished a lot," Poe said. "We were hopeful we could make the playoffs (at the beginning of the season), but we weren't sure. This was a great team effort by those guys all season long."
Cordarius Anderson rushed for 160 yards and two touchdowns, and Keris Alexander passed for two scores and 207 yards on 8-of-11 attempts and also snuck in a TD for Daingerfield (10-3), which is in the region finals for the sixth consecutive year. The Tigers will take on District 8-2A rival New Boston, a 34-27 winner over Malakoff, next Friday at 7:30 p.m. at Mount Pleasant in the 2A Division I state quarterfinals.
Keynon Whetstone also ran for 100 yards and two TDs and caught a pass for a third score for Daingerfield. Whetstone was 8-for-8 on extra-point kicks as the Tigers ended the game with 42 unanswered tallies.
For Pottsboro (11-2), senior Kory Waller accounted for all of the Cardinal points. He kicked a 31-yard field goal early in the second quarter, and moments later snagged a pass from Hunter Mullenix for a 50-yard score to cut the margin to 14-10.
"We came out and did what nobody thought we could do," Waller said. "Nobody thought we would even win five games. Making it to the third round of the playoffs feels great."
Waller finished with five receptions for 74 yards and junior Zack Lovelady caught eight passes for 67 yards for Pottsboro. Mullenix, a junior, was 11-of-15 through the air for 153 yards. His quarterbacking-tandem partner, sophomore Zane Pritchett, finished with 16 carries for 46 yards.
Junior Thaddeus Flinn, who's been battling a hip injury since the playoffs started, returned to the backfield and had 11 carries for 36 yards.
For the game's first 18 minutes, the Cardinals played on almost equal terms with Daingerfield and got a stop, forcing a Tiger punt.
"We were playing good defense," Poe said. "We were flying around to the ball and when we got there, we were tackling well. You miss a tackle with athletes like that, you're in trouble. They've got the speed to go all the way."
That's what started the Cardinals' downfall midway through the second quarter.
After Pottsboro punted with 6:05 left before halftime, the Tigers converted a fourth down, benefited from a 15-yard Cardinal penalty on the same play, and widened the lead to 21-10 on Anderson's 5-yard sweep to the right.
The next two Daingerfield scores were daggers.
After Pottsboro drove to the Tiger 36-yard line before running out of downs with 12.5 seconds left, Daingerfield scored at the buzzer on a two-play drive spanning 64 yards. A 40-yard run by Anderson set up Alexander's lob to Whetsone with all-zeroes on the clock, and Daingerfield went to the dressing room with a 28-10 lead.
Then to start the second half, after being pinned by a deep Waller punt at their own 6, the Tigers almost gave up a safety when Anderson was dropped at the 1. But Alexander threw along the home sideline to Keaten Key, who hauled in a tipped ball at his own 35, stayed inbounds somehow, and raced down the field for a 99-yard score that made it 35-10 and slammed the door shut.
"Those two plays really hurt," Waller said.
The rout was on after that as Anderson tacked on a 60-yard run, Whetstone exploded up the middle for a 64-yarder, and Spencer Alexander ended the scoring with a 30-yard fumble return with nine minutes to go.
Pottsboro's group of seniors is small, but made a difference. Left guard Charlie Bray, a 6-foot-7, 320-pounder, is receiving interest from Division I schools, and Waller plans to attend North Texas and may try to walk on as a kicker.
"They were great leaders for our football team," Poe said. "That group, I don't think they won a game in middle school. To come out here and be playing in the third round of the playoffs as seniors, that's a big achievement for those young men."
The wealth of underclassmen ensures that the Cardinals will remain the team to beat for the next few years.
"We've got a lot of kids back," Poe said. "We're excited abut the future of Pottsboro football, that's for sure."


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20 March 1855
Beisleiden, East Prussia, Kingdom of Prussia
16 August 1937 (aged 82)
Marienwerder, Germany
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Agnes von Kanitz (m. 1884–1937)
Elard Kurt Maria Fürchtegott von Oldenburg-Januschau (20 March 1855 - 16 August 1937) was a German Junker and conservative politician.
Oldenburg was born at his family's manor of Beisleiden, Kreis Pr. Eylau, East Prussia (today Bezledy, Poland), to Botho von Oldenburg and Maria née von Arnim. He served in the 2. Garde-Ulanen-Regiment of the Prussian Army in Berlin and Potsdam for eight years and came into contact with Kaiser William I, Otto von Bismarck, Helmuth von Moltke and Albrecht von Roon. After the death of his brother Botho in 1882 he returned to his manor at Januschau and after his father died in 1885 Oldenburg also took over the ownership of Beisleiden.
In 1884 Oldenburg married Agnes Gräfin von Kanitz, they had three daughters.
In 1901 Oldenburg became a member of the Prussian Landtag (until 1910) and in 1902 of the Reichstag (until 1912). He was an exponent of the antidemocatic conservatives and became well known for his dictum: "The King of Prussia and German Emperor must always be able say to a lieutenant: take ten men and lock up the Reichstag".[1]
Oldenburg was the only member of the Reichstag to defend Kaiser William II throughout the Daily Telegraph Affair and called the Social Democrats, who disturbed his speech, a "mob of pigs" (Schweinebande).
Oldenburg was again elected as a member of the Reichstag for the conservative DNVP in 1930 until 1932. In January 1933, Oldenburg-Januschau played an important role in bringing Adolf Hitler to power by advising his friend President Paul von Hindenburg that he should appoint Hitler Chancellor.[2]
Oldenburg died on 16 August 1937 in Marienwerder (today Kwidzyn).
- Helmut Neubach (1999), "Oldenburg-Januschau, Elard von", Neue Deutsche Biographie (NDB) (in German), 19, Berlin: Duncker & Humblot, pp. 513–514
- ^ Roland G. Foerster. Die Wehrpflicht (in German). Retrieved 2009-05-20.
- ^ Turner, Henry Ashby Hitler's Thirty Days to Power, New York: Addison-Wesley, 1996 page 143
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Jeremy Renner to Star in New Doc Holliday Biopic
Jeremy Renner to Star in New Doc Holliday Biopic
Jeremy Renner has been cast to star as Doc Holliday in a new biopic.
The 'Avengers' actor is to play 19th century American gunslinger Doc Holliday after Palmstar Media required the rights to adapt the Mary Doria Russell novels.
The adaptation will be produced by Kevin Frakes, Renner and Don Handfield.
In a joint statement, Renner and Handfield said: "We are excited to re-introduce this classic American character to a whole new audience by chronicling Doc Holliday's incredible transformation from Average Joe dentist to a man who Wyatt Earp called the 'nerviest, speediest, deadliest man with a six-gun he ever knew.
"Jeremy Renner as Doc Holliday ... awesome."
The novels, 'Doc' and 'Epitaph: A Novel of the O.K. Corral', follow the life and times of John Henry 'Doc' Holliday a normal dentist who turns into a Wild West gunfighter who secured his place in Old West lore after making a stand with Wyatt Earp in a gunfight in the Arizona territory in 1881.
This is not the first time Doc Holliday has been portrayed on screen with Kirk Douglas starring in the 1957 film 'Gunfight at the O.K. Corral'.
Holliday was then portrayed in the 1971 'Doc' starring Stacey Keach and then Dennis Quaid took the reins in the 1994 movie 'Wyatt Earp'. Most recently Val Kilmer starred as the shooter in 1993's 'Tombstone'.
As well as taking on the role of Holliday, Renner, 46, will be reprising his role as Hawkeye in the upcoming 'Avengers: Infinity War' film, which will be released in 2018.


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ST. LOUIS (AP) A St. Louis suburb will revise a law that allowed for eviction of residents who made repeated emergency calls after a lawsuit alleged that the ordinance punished victims of domestic violence.
The American Civil Liberties Union on Wednesday announced the settlement of a lawsuit filed in 2017 against Maplewood, Missouri. The city will change its nuisance ordinance so that crime victims no longer face the threat of fines or eviction.
Maplewood also will pay $137,000 in compensation and attorneys' fees to Rosetta Watson, who was evicted after repeated calls to police about an abusive boyfriend.
Sandra Park, an attorney for the ACLU Women's Rights Project, called policies such as Maplewood's "unconstitutional and morally reprehensible."
"These laws endanger crime victims and empower abusers," Park said in a statement.
Maplewood City Manager Marty Corcoran did not immediately return a phone message from The Associated Press on Wednesday. He told the St. Louis Post-Dispatch the city was confident it would win the suit but settled to avoid legal costs.
"It puts this lawsuit behind us and still gives us tools to make our city safe, clean," Corcoran said.
The amended ordinance was introduced at a City Council meeting Tuesday. The ACLU said it could be adopted as early as Sept. 25.
Maplewood's 2006 ordinance penalized residents who called police three or more times, even if they were alleging to be victims of domestic violence.
Watson rented a home in Maplewood in 2010. The lawsuit said police were called to her home four times from September 2011 to February 2012 on reports that she was attacked by her then-boyfriend. After the fourth call, the city had her evicted.
"I thought calling 911 would help stop the abuse, but instead Maplewood punished me," Watson said in a statement. "I lost my home, my community, and my faith in police to provide protection."
The ACLU said it successfully challenged similar laws in Norristown, Pennsylvania, and Surprise, Arizona, but several other jurisdictions still have them.


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From October 1st, Geckos Adventures tours will be run by Intrepid Travel under our brand new 18 to 29s range.
Get set for an in-depth Indian excursion from Delhi to Goa via the Golden Triangle and the south of India
Travel across this huge country on this trailblazing adventure tour. In the north witness pilgrims performing ancient ceremonies on the ghats of Varanasi and marvel at the iconic Taj Mahal in Agra. Down south, bask in the tropical southern climate, cruise along the Kerala Backwaters and come face-to-face with local customs in small rural towns. This fantastic trip finishes off on the gorgeous beaches of Goa – India's idyllic beachside holiday destination. Enjoy the freedom to be immersed in the diverse cultures of big, colourful, chaotic and enchanting India.
Some of our under-30 travellers prefer to get around with people their own age. If that's you, you're in the right place!
Over 29? We've got over 900 other great adventures to choose from for solo travellers, friends, families, food lovers, hiking enthusiasts, and more.
Experience old and new India in the bustling streets of Delhi, where ancient temples stand against billboards advertising Bollywood films.
Discover the ancient forts, lake palaces, rural villages and colourful cities of Rajasthan.
The Taj Mahal in Agra may be one of the most recognisable buildings in the world, but its poetic history and beauty have the power to surprise even the most jaded travellers.
Varanasi is among the holiest cities in India. Climb to hilltop temples at sunrise, dodge cows in the street, and observe pilgrims praying and bathing along the ghats of the sacred Ganges River during an impossibly scenic sunrise boat cruise.
Explore the beautiful south of India, getting elbows-deep in authentic southern Indian cuisine.
A homestay with a local family is a special experience, especially in the serene backwaters of Kerala.
Visit the World Heritage-listed Virupaksha Temple in Hampi, a spectacular monument surrounded by ruins
Golden beaches and age-old fishing villages make Goa one of India's most tranquil retreats – and the perfect last stop on your adventure.
This trip involves some long bus and train rides, which can be tiresome but offer a quintessential Indian experience. You'll be taking a few overnight trains, including a 15-hour trip from Delhi to Varanasi and a 12-hour tip from Varanasi to Agra. there are also three overnight trains in the south of India.
Sleeper trains are clean and air-conditioned and a great way to travel long distances while still getting maximum time in each place. Beds are padded berths with sheets, pillow and blanket provided (although some people prefer to bring their own sleeping sheet). Please note that you may be sharing with locals of the same or opposite gender. For your own security, take a lock for your hand luggage.
We visit a number of temples on this trip, which requires a certain level of modesty. Please bring clothes that cover the arms and pants/skirts that go past the knees. A light scarf is also a good idea for covering shoulders and arms when it's hot.
Depending on the time of year, temperatures in northern India can get very hot and very cold. Please bring layers and a range of adequate clothing, including thermals and sun protection.
This second part of the trip involves some long overnight train journeys, including a 10-hour train to Hampi and nine-hour train to Goa. While this can be tiresome, entertaining chaiwalas (tea vendors), food vendors and conversations with locals make this a rewarding experience. For your own security, take a lock for your hand luggage on the sleeper train journey.
You will also be travelling by local bus on this trip. While conditions are basic, this is a great way to rub shoulders with the locals while enjoying the passing scenery.
From April 2017, the main dome of the Taj Mahal will undergo mud pack therapy to restore its original colour. It is expected the dome will be covered in iron scaffolding during the process which is expected to last a year.
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1. A single supplement is available for purchase on this trip. This single supplement covers all nights with the exception nights on the overnight trains.
2. Hot air balloon flights are operated by Sky Waltz in Jaipur. Flights operate mornings from September to June and morning and evening from September to March. Morning flights depart around sunrise and evening flights late afternoon and last 60 minutes. Return transfers, tea and coffee plus light refreshments and a certificate of flight are included in the cost. You can register your interest and pay your tour leader at your joining meeting on Day 1 of your trip. USD250 Payment must be made in cash. Flights are subject to weather conditions and tickets are fully refundable.
3. As this is a combination trip the composition of your group as well as your leader may change on Day 11.
4. The internal flight from Delhi to Trivandrum is NOT included. You must book this flight yourself in advance.


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Our Client are looking for an individual with commercial flare and a confident personality to join our team as a National Account Manager in their Optical division. This is a demanding role which will require drive, enthusiasm and tenacity as well as skills of negotiation, sales and commercial awareness.
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Men's Cross Country Athlete of the Week – Logan Steinhoff, Jr., (Mt. Horeb, Wis.) - Steinhoff was the Pioneers' fourth finisher at the Brissman/Lundeen Invitational hosted by Augustana. He crossed the finish in 26:46.0. Despite the hot and humid conditions, Steinhoff was able to finish only two seconds off of his time last year at this race. The toll of the weather was evident as this year's winner ran over a minute slower than last year's winner. Steinhoff was also only four seconds from his career best time.
Women's Cross Country Athlete of the Week – Chelsey Heiden, Sr., (Greendale, Wis.) - Heiden finished fourth at the Brissman/Lundeen Invitational hosted by Augustana. Heiden crossed the finish in 22:50.5. This was Heiden's fastest 6K time in September by 54 seconds, despite the hot and humid conditions. This year's winner finished 23 seconds ahead of Heiden in a time of 22:27.4 compared to last year's winner crossing the finish in 21:26.2.
Football Defensive Athlete of the Week – Austin Young, Sr. (Shannon, IL/Eastland) Defensive Line – Young was all over the field in UW-Platteville's 56-0 shutout of Lakeland University on Sept. 24. The senior recorded six tackles, two sacks, and three tackles for a loss as the Pioneers improve to 3-0 on the year.
Football Offensive Athlete of the Week – Tim Jansen, So. (Pingree, IL/Hampshire) Wide Receiver – Jansen's three receptions were all touchdown grabs in the Pioneers' 56-0 route of Lakeland University on Sept. 24. The sophomore's three catches totaled 164 yards, good for an average of 54.7 yards per catch as UW-Platteville improved to 3-0 on the year.
Football Special Team Athlete of the Week – Connor Foley, So. (Cedar Rapids, IA/Xavier) Punter – Foley punted the ball twice in the Pioneers' 56-0 victory over Lakeland University on Sept. 24. The sophomore averaged 43.5 yards a punt, marking one inside the Muskie's 20.
Women's Golf – Stephanie Baribeau, Sr. (Cameron, WI/ Rice Lake) – Baribeau finished tied for fourth place in a 96 player field at the Whitewater Fall Classic Friday and Saturday in Delavan, Wisconsin. The senior carded rounds of 76 and 80 at Delbrook Golf Course, just three strokes behind medalist Allie Girard from Lake Forest College. Stephanie's efforts led her team to a fourth place finish in a 15 team field.
Men's Soccer Defensive Athlete of the Week – Nick Hoklas, So. (Crystal Lake, IL/Prairie Ridge) Defender – Hoklas anchored a defense that allowed one goal and only eight shots in two games as the Pioneers improved to 10-2 on the year. The sophomore controlled the left flank with authority and was a threat when joined the attack in the Pioneers' wins over Augustana and Minnesota-Morris.
Men's Soccer Offensive Athlete of the Week – Jake Stevens, Fr. (Plainfield, IL/East) Defender – Stevens has been a constant threat for opposing defenses. The freshman commanded the left attacking flank and scored the go-ahead goal with a beautiful shot from the right corner of the box to the opposing side of the goal in win over Minnesota-Morris on Sept. 25.
Women's Soccer Co-Defensive Athlete of the Week – Alex Carlson, Jr. (Wauwatosa, WI/East) Center Back – Carlson anchored the Pioneers' defense in the 1-0 overtime loss to Carroll on Sept. 24. The junior's timely tackles, along with her ability to anticipate, made it extremely difficult for Carroll's offense to break through the Pioneers' defense. Alex stepped up and dominated the air game out of the back to keep Carroll's attack at bay.
Women's Soccer Co-Defensive Athlete of the Week – Alyssa Sickler, Jr. (Roscoe, IL/Stockton) Goalkeeper – Sickler made eight saves in the Pioneers' 1-0 overtime loss to Carroll. The junior came up with an impressive save off a free kick late in the game that kept the score tied 0-0, and after Carroll's missed penalty kick attempt the momentum shifted. Alyssa's ability to own the box and come off her line took pressure off our defense and sparked the transition to offense.
Volleyball Defensive Athlete of the Week – Lidia Frias, Sr. (Iola, WI) Middle Blocker – Frias registered 15 blocks to go along with 19 kills and four digs in fourteen sets played against UW-Stevens Point on Sept. 20, the University of Chicago on Sept. 23, and UW-River Falls and Cornell College on Sept 24. The senior had 6 total blocks (2.0 per set) in UW-Platteville's 3-0 win over UW-River Falls.
|Volleyball Offensive Athlete of the Week – Allie Carter, Jr. (Bettendorf, IA/Pleasant Valley) Setter – Carter registered 130 assists to go along with 30 digs and five aces in fourteen sets played last week against the Pioneers' four opponents, including 11th-ranked UW-Stevens Point. The junior had 40 assists (10 per set), and 10 digs in a tight four-set loss against the University of Chicago on Sept. 23. Allie added 30 assists (10 per set) eight digs, and two blocks in a three-set victory over UW-River Falls on Sept. 24.
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Nick Saban lands Texas star
It wouldn't be an Alabama Junior Day without an elite recruit committing to the Crimson Tide.
Some of the nation's top prospects showed up at Alabama this weekend, and the first to commit to the Crimson Tide was Malcolm Epps, a sophomore tight end from Houston. Epps didn't need long to think about it.
Epps is a 6-foot-5, 230-pounder who earned an offer from Alabama earlier this week. He confirmed his decision by changing his Twitter bio to "#Alabama commit." He also earned offers from LSU, Texas A&M and Florida State this week, per 247sports.
Epps is Alabama's second commit for 2018, following Dare Rosenthal, a 6-foot-7 offensive lineman from Bradenton, Fla.
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Police are appealing for information after a number of badgers were found trapped in snares in fields between Danesmoor and Pilsley.
On December 15, police received reports of three badgers trapped in illegally placed snares in a field east of the industrial estate near Pilsley Road, Clay Cross.
Upon attending the scene officers found that one badger had died, another had escaped and the third was released from the snare by officers.
Illegally placed snares have also been discovered in land near Lower Pilsley and officers have recovered the devices from both scenes.
Badgers have full protection under the Protection of Badgers Act, which makes it an offence to intentionally capture, kill or injure a badger, or interfere with badger setts.
Police investigating these incidents would like to hear from anyone who might be able to help provide more information.
Officers are particularly keen to speak to a man who was seen riding a quad bike in the area around the date and would encourage this man to come forward.
Irene Brierton, Chair of the Mid-Derbyshire Badger Group, said: "The badgers caught in these snares suffered horribly, in the most traumatic circumstances. I strongly urge anyone with knowledge of any crime being perpetrated against badgers to pass on any information they may have."
Witnesses or anyone with information should call Derbyshire police on 101, quoting incident number 281 of 15/12/2014. Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
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Where will you begin to look for appropriate care for yourself or a loved one? Who will you call? How will you determine what level of care to request?
1. Assess your basic needs. What do you need?
2. Make a list of medical/surgical problems and needed assistance such as bathing, dressing, meal planning, help ambulating, transportation, medication reminders, etc. If planning for other than yourself, definitely don't think that you know better about what the other person needs. Be sure to ask.
3. Call the people who care about you most: Family, Friends, Neighbors, to see if any can help with care that can be accomplished at home.
4. Call your social group, Church or Synagogue to get recommendations for outside care. Most will know of trusted, reputable companies to consider.
And a list of good resources, for seeking the best solution. If you must seek care outside of the home environment, visit recommended companies, with your plan of care in hand. Keep in mind that every company will boast about offering "the Best Care on the Planet."
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The future of social, mobile networks
Thursday, October 04, 2007
Greg Verdino is away on vacation, but he asked me to guest blog on a topic of my choosing while he was gone. On top of being honored to be included with other great bloggers, like Doug Meacham, Ryan Karpeles and Jonathan Baskin, I knew I had to push myself to keep up with Greg's high standards.
The post that I wrote is a press release from the future (2009 to be exact) where Facebook releases a mobile operating system. It's where I think that the mobile, social web could go to truly bring value to the users and leverage mobile technology.
So, if you get a chance, head on over to the post on Greg's blog and check it out. Would love to know what you think.
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Finding Legal Help
To connect Washington's military service members and veterans to available legal services and resources, the Attorney General's Office maintains a registry of programs offering free legal assistance to military service members, veterans, and their families. See below for more information:
- Armed Forces Legal Assistance Program --- For military personnel and their families, the Armed Forces Legal Assistance Program serves as a source of legal information, including free legal services and attorney advice. Each branch of the Armed Forces has specific regulations explaining the legal services they provide. Specific services may vary by installation based on available resources and expertise of the legal assistance attorneys. You can find the nearest military legal assistance office online at http://legalassistance.law.af.mil/content/locator.php.
- Northwest Justice Program's Veterans Program --- The Northwest Justice Project's Veterans Program provides free legal services to Washington's financially eligible low-income and homeless veterans for civil (not criminal) legal probelms that are barriers to housing, employment, and self-sufficiency. They can provide legal advice, referrals, and, in some cases, direct representation on a variety of civil legal issues, such as child support and discharge upgrades. You can contact the Veterans Program by calling toll-free at 1-888-201-1012. More information is also available online at www.nwjustice.org.
- WA Vets Wills Clinic --- The WA Vets Wills Clinic provides free estate planning documents to eligible veterans of the Armed Forces. Clinic events are by appointment only. More information about eligibility criteria and how to get notice for upcoming events is at www.wavetswillclinic.com.
- WashingtonLawHelp.org --- WashingtonLawHelp.org is an online guide to free civil legal services for low-income persons and seniors in Washington. The site provides basic information on a number of legal issues and, in some cases, detailed instructions and forms to help Washington residents represent themselves in court. It includes specific information for veterans and military service members at www.washingtonlawhelp.org/issues/veterans-military.
- Tacoma-Pierce County Bar Association's Volunteer Legal Services Clinics --- The Tacoma-Pierce County Bar Association's Volunteer Legal Services Program offers help to veterans, active military service members, and their families through three regular legal clinics. You can get more information by calling 1-253-572-5134 or emailing firstname.lastname@example.com.
- USO Transition Services (formerly RallyPoint/6) Legal Clinic: Open to ALL veterans, active service members and their families for any civil legal issues, including discharge upgrades and VA benefit questions. Held on the first and third Thursdays of each month from 6-8 p.m. at USO Transition Services, 9881 Bridgeport Way SW, Lakewood, WA 98499.
- Disabled Veterans Clinic at American Lake: For residents enrolled in programs at the American Lake Domiciliary. Held twice monthly on Wednesday evenings.
- Pierce County Prosecutor's Family Law Clinic for Veterans: Volunteers from the Pierce County Prosecutor's Office provide help to veterans or military service members with family law matters. Held in the evening on the second Wednesday of each month at 621 Tacoma Avenue S, Suite 303, Tacoma, WA 98402.
- National Veterans Legal Services --- The National Veterans Legal Services Program (NVLSP) works to ensure that our nation's veterans and military personnel get the benefits to which they are entitled due to diabilities resulting from their military service. NVLSP may be able to provide or connect veterans to free legal help. Visit www.nvlsp.org for information on the programs and services offered.
- The Veterans Consortium Pro Bono Program --- The Veterans Consortium Pro Bono Program provides free legal represenation to eligible unrepresented veterans on their appeals to the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims. You my be eligible for hlep if you are a veteran who has received an adverse decision from the Board of Veterans' Appeals, you have appealed that decision to the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, you are not represented by an attorney, and you meet the program's financial eligibility guidelines. For more information you can call the Veterans Consortium Pro Bono Program toll-free at 1-888-838-7727 or visit www.vetsprobono.org.
- Stateside Legal --- Stateside Legal provides legal information, including interactive forms and videos, and self-help tools for service members, veterans, and their families. Visit www.statesidelegal.org.
- Home Front: Legal Resources for Military Families --- The American Bar Association's Home Front is an online resource to help military service members, veterans, and their families find information about a variety of legal issues. It also features a national directory of resources and programs for military families. Visit www.americanbar.org/portals/public_resources/aba_home_front.html.
If you want to seek legal assistance through any of these programs, please visit the appropriate link or use the contact information provided above.
The Attorney General's Office works to keep the registry as accurate and up to date as possible. If you have questions, you may also contact the Pro Bono Manager of the Attorney General's Office of Military and Veteran Legal Assistance by using the online contact form.
While the Attorney General's Office works to connect members of the public to legal assistance, state law otherwise generally prohibits the Attorney General's Office from representing private individuals in court, whether it is to bring an action on behalf of a private individual or to defend a private individual. Similarly, while the office may answer questions of a general nature, the office is not authorized to provide direct legal advice to individuals on personal matters.
Persons needing legal representation should consult a private attorney, potentially accessed through the programs listed on the registry above. If you need to talk with an lawyer but do not know an attorney in your area, you may access the Washington State Bar Association's (WSBA) Lawyer Directory to search by city. WSBA's website also include information on lawyer referral services and a reduced-fee legal help program.
Volunteer Opportunities
In collaboration with partners across Washington, the Attorney General's Office is actively encouraging attorneys and other members of the legal community to volunteer their time to meet the legal needs of our military service members and veterans. If you are interested in learning more about volunteer opportunities to help Washington's military service members and veterans, please contact the Attorney General's Pro Bono Manager, who will follow up with you to discuss the opportunities available.


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Saying that mouthwashes with alcohol poison thousands of children each year, attorneys general in Connecticut and 28 other states are asking federal authorities to require child-resistant caps on those products.
The request, being made to the federal Consumer Product Safety Commission, is to require the caps on such products as Listerine, Scope and Act for Kids, a fluoride rinse marketed by Johnson & Johnson. The rinse is 7 percent alcohol, about the same as beer.


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Individual OpportunitiesFamily Promise of Bergen County relies on volunteers for a variety of jobs. We have a database to keep track of volunteers with special talents, for example: financial consultant, resume writer, mover, tutor, dentist, painter, etc. All volunteers are encouraged to inform us of any skills that they possess that they might be willing to share, on an "as needed" basis.
Click here to fill out our Volunteer Application online.
Please see the list below for ongoing volunteer needs.
- Advocacy: Become aware of pending legislation affecting the homeless and contact your local Government representatives on their behalf. Ask to join our mailing list for updates.
- Event Help: Help ensure the success of our fundraising events. Plan, publicize, sponsor, or help with "day of the event" responsibilities. Visit the Events Tab of our website for more information on upcoming events.
- Financial Consultant: Assist families with budgets, debt management, and credit repair.
- Home Repairs/Painting: Perform light repairs and/or maintenance work or painting projects at the Family Center and transitional apartments on an "as needed" basis.
- Mailings: Help with special appeals/quarterly mailings done in-house. Many hands needed.
- Marketing/Public relations: Help publicize the mission of Family Promise. Writing and social media expertise a big plus.
- Movers: Individuals with large vehicles/trucks to help move furniture in and out of transitional housing when needed.
- Office Support Volunteers: Answer telephones, assist with mailings, and/or assist with special projects. Computer literacy necessary.
- Photographer: Skilled volunteer with own camera to take photos at Family Promise Programs and events.
- Realtor: Use your expertise to work with families as they seek affordable housing.
- Weekend Volunteers: Individuals needed on a monthly or as needed basis to staff the Family Center on weekends. Engage children in activities if needed. Morning and afternoon shifts available.
- Workplace Readiness: Individuals needed to assist with resume building, job search strategies, interview skills, and computer training.
Click here for a printable Volunteer Application or contact our Volunteer Director Margo Heller at 201 833-8009 or by email at firstname.lastname@example.com.


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here's hoping this is the entry that marks my honest-to-goodness comeback to blogging. hello world! hi there!
my inspiration for coming up with this from-out-of-the-blue entry is also a from-out-of-the-blue message sent to me via gmail chat while i was offline. it said, "elo vallll!!!!!" just that. nothing else. nevertheless, it made my heart swell because it came from someone i haven't heard from for a long time already -- a dear labmate from my graduate school days in UP.
the message reminded me that a simple hi or hello can really go a long, long way. it also made me realize (again, i must say) that there would always be people with whom we share important connections with in our lifetime, that it doesn't matter how long we've last seen them or last heard from them; by the time we see them -- or hear from them -- again, it's just as if the time between then and the present is just that -- the time in between. the connections, however, are there and they stand the tests of time. they spontaneously burst to the surface from the depths of our beings once rekindled. they are fast reinforced, built, strengthened. time lapses, along with gaps, distances, and walls -- real or imagined they may be -- all simply dissolve.
for me, this triumph of connections over the challenges of time spent apart applies not only to the connections i have with people whom i actually shared lots of valuable time with on a face-to-face basis before; this also applies to those connections i have with people whom i have only seen once or twice so far in my lifetime (and very, very briefly at that!) as well as with those i have never really seen but interacted with so much on a virtual level -- chatmates and blogger friends -- people with whom i exchanged thoughts and whatnot's, laughed with, empathized with, argued with (and, at certain stages, had painful misunderstandings with), and celebrated even life's trivialities with through instant messaging, SMS, emails, comments, and/or -- quite rarely -- voice calls.
with each re-establishing of connections, no matter how simply achieved -- even if just through a hi or some whatnot initiated by the other party -- i recognize a heartwarming gift from heaven. i see the connections as blessings and rekindled connections are, in my lifebook, blessings multiplied. i acknowledge that they often come to me when i least expect them so i really do get caught by surprise. all the more that they become cherished wow moments. i cannot be faulted then for feeling so grateful that, oftentimes, i feel so moved to pay things forward -- i am inspired to be the one to say hi -- and this is one of those times.
i envisioned my comeback article to be about one of my many blog-worthy travel experiences. countless times, i attempted to start the draft only to stop even before i could complete the first sentence and, again and again, i ended up working on something else. i did some preparations, too, by introducing more than the usual minor changes to the template -- i thought the changes would finally get the ball rolling again -- but it still took me until now to act on my resolve to blog again.
what i shared with one of my younger sisters recently also applies to me: you gotta start at some point or you don't move.
this is it, time to hit the ground running.
with all that said, let me mark my re-entry to blogging with this simple combination of three characters: hi!
wherever you are right now in the world, if you're reading this, journey with me, see you around.


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16 Aug 2015
The Summer Meeting got underway on Friday, when EBU Chairman Jeremy Dhondy welcomed everyone to Brighton for the final time. The 49th Summer Meeting has started well, with entry for the Swiss Pairs higher than last year.
The Summer Meeting Hub is the place for all the news and results from the event and will be updated frequently throughout the congress.
The event programme, with a timetable and full details on each competition, is available to download.


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ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. – A group of current and former Rockland County corrections officers have filed a civil lawsuit against County Sheriff Louis Falco claiming the Sheriff filed charges against them as retaliation for supporting his political opponent, according to lohud.com.
The suit was filed by former union president John Cocuzza, Jacquelin Millien, Greg Esposito, Stefan Tchor, Larry Lans and Melissa Seminara, according to lohud.com.
Each of the plaintiffs claims they were targeted by Falco and his administrators and faced "questionable charges" involving jail logs and the monitoring of inmates on suicide watch, according to lohud.com.
The majority of the plaintiffs resigned after learning they could face criminal charges for their alleged wrongdoing. Cocuzza and Millien have both pleaded guilty to criminal charges, according to lohud.com.
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"Recently, I was in Sausalito, having breakfast in the valley, looking at the sculpted hills against the morning sky. As happens, things begin to speak. This is what I heard:
On the Ridge
"We can grow by simply lis-
tening, the way the tree on
that ridge listens its branches
to the sky, the way blood
listens its flow to the site
of a wound, the way you
listen like a basin when
my head so full of grief
can't look you in the eye.
We can listen our way out
of howling, the way the heart
can soften the wolf we keep
inside. We can last by listen-
ing deeply, the way roots
listen for the next inch of
earth, the way the old turtle
listens all he hears into the
pattern of his shell.
"That morning, my understanding of listening expanded and I was reshaped yet again. It sounds simple and obvious but it takes time to listen; time for the deeper things to show themselves. Just as we can't see all the phases of the moon on any one night, we can't hear the phases of truth or the heart unless we listen for how the truth of feeling grows full and dark and full again over time. Patience, the art of waiting, is the heart-skill that opens the world; the way opening our eyes is necessary in order to see.
"Deep listening also takes time because things get in the way that we must allow to pass. When we outwait the clouds, we can feel the sun and see the water bead on the hosta. When we outwait the clouds, the birds in our heart come out and the webs in our mind become visible.
"That morning in Sausalito, I learned that listening this deeply is an act of creation that shapes us beyond our will. I've always been taught that first you listen, then you act. This of course gives time for compassion to rise in the heart. But I'm also discovering after all these years that listening deeply over time is one uninterrupted growing — one continuous act. In this way, the tree on that ridge bending to the wind till it grows to the bend is how it listens over time. And in the act of receiving our darkest cries, the heart begins to soften the howl of our wound. The old turtle is mastered by time, until moving at the pace of being is how it listens. Loving you over time, I take you in, until watching you sleep in the hammock is enough to break my heart into blossom."


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little prince
i was watching Little Prince the other day and was moved by this cute little boy and the story itself.. It's a sad story but with great moral lesson that one must realize.. This is actually an old movie that i will never get tired watching over and over again.. A very touching one! Must see film! This made me cry.. :c
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Curriculum and Faculty Development Projects and Grants
The Institute has won three National Endowment for the Humanities grants for curriculum and faculty development projects. In addition, ACTC completed the development of the project, "Trends in the Liberal Arts Core," a FIPSE/Mellon longitudinal study covering the development of general education and core text programs from 1978 to 2004 in 81 institutions in the United States. Together, these projects have involved faculty and professors from over 100 institutions. The results of those projects are offered on this website in the hope that other institutions may benefit from the innovations by leaders and institutions in these projects. Future projects are currently under development.
Lessons in Cherokee Courage: From the Trail of Tears to Cherokee Recovery
NEH Landmarks of American History Grant: "Wiping Away the Tears: Renewing Cherokee Culture and American History through the Cherokee Heritage Center
and the Trail of Tears"
NEH Grant – "Bridging the Gap
Between the Humanities and Sciences"
"Trends in the Liberal Arts Core" — Institutional Effectiveness Project
Currently, a project is under development to produce a "Webliography of the Liberal Arts." Institutions with original documents on the founding of present and past programs are urged to contact the Executive Director of the Institute, J. Scott Lee, about making these documents available through the projected webliography: email@example.com


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Types of test instruments for detecting or measuring the level of toxic or dangerous gases in buildings:
This document discusses tools and methods used to test for the level of toxic and other gases in buildings and in outdoors. In related documents we give references and explanation regarding toxicity of several of the most common indoor gases, based on literature search and obtained from the U.S. government and expert sources.
This text may assist readers in understanding these topics. However it should by no means be considered exhaustive. Seek prompt advice from your doctor or health/safety experts if you have any reason to be concerned about exposure to toxic gases.
We also provide a MASTER INDEX to this topic, or you can try the page top or bottom SEARCH BOX as a quick way to find information you need.
While other methods are available for gas detection in or around buildings, (such as eletronic gas detection equipment giving gas level readings in ppm and vacuum canisters for lab analysis) two common methods used by building inspectors and trades people for sensitive detection of problem gases in buildings are broad spectrum combustible gas analyzers such as
the TIF 8800 GAS DETECTOR,
specific gas analyzers for halogens such as
the TIF 5000 GAS DETECTOR, and calibrated gas pumps using colorimetric gas detection tubes discussed here.
The companies that provide pump and tube gas detection systems produce a very wide range of very sensitive calibrated gas detection tubes, all of which will work just fine with a single, volume-calibrated pump that draws the air or gas sample through the tube. Color changes and a scale marked on the gas detection tube give a nearly instant reading of the target gas level in the area tested.
Many other combustible gas analyzers or carbon monxide detection instruments are currently available and are given at the end of this article.
Watch out: while a gas detection instrument may itself be highly sensitive and very accurate, variations in building condtions can cause a gas to be present at times and below the limit of detection at other times. Therefore when a gas detection test gives negative results (no gas detected) you should not rely on that result alone if there is a risk of unsafe conditions. For example
see CARBON MONOXIDE - CO poisoning.
The photograph at the top of this page shows a Sensidyne gas detection hand pump which currently (2008) uses KitagawaTM gas colorimetric gas detection tubes to measure the level of gases in a building. Here we were checking the level of carbon monoxide (CO) at a heating system.
Above is the TIF 8800 GAS DETECTOR in use at a gas furnace draft hood, and at left is
the TIF 5000 GAS DETECTOR used for refrigerant gas detection including detection of refrigerant gas as a tracer gas if used to check for heat exchanger leaks - something no longer recommended nor permitted where discharge of refrigerants to the environment is a possibility.
We like the Sensidyne gas pump method because one or two strokes can produce an accurate quantitative measurement of the level of gas in the area with minimum manipulation of the pump by the inspector.
However indoor air quality investigators and others having need to measure concentrations of various gases in indoor or outdoor air also make very frequent use of the Draeger gas pump and Drager colorimetric gas detection tubes which we describe below, or Gastec Gas Sampling Pumps using gas detection tubes sold by GasTecTM.
Safety note: It is critical that the proper pump and gas detection tube combination be used as gas detection tubes are calibrated to work with particular gas pumps. Using the wrong pump or gas detection tube risks making inaccurate gas measurements - an error which could be fatal in some circumstances.
All of these gas detection systems use a similar approach for measuring the level of gases in a building. The Drager system uses a rubber bellows pump which requires more pump strokes than the Sensidyne pump (shown above) but may provide a wider range of detector tubes and gas sampling approaches.
For use by firefighters and fire investigators, Draeger also provides a special manifold which permits multiple samples to be collected simultaneously to screen for a very wide range of toxic gases which may be present at a fire scene.
Watch out: be sure to read GAS DETECTOR WARNINGS .
Colorimeteric gas detection tubes produced by different manufacturers are not necessarily interchangeable among gas detection pumps
Be sure that the gas detection tube you are using is one recommended for use with your gas detection pump - check both the gas detection pump manufacturer's instructions and the gas detection tube manufacturer's specifications.
Watch out: we were informed in May 2008 by Nextteq GastecTM detection tube distributor in the U.S., Gastec tubes that are currently available are not intended for use on the SensidyneTM gas detection pump.
At one point in time, Sensidyne had the contract for Gastec tubes and lost it due to rebranding. The tubes they sell now are Kitagawa tubes, not Gastec. We don't want to confuse anyone out there that they can use a Gastec tube with the Sensidyne pump. The Gastec tubes are not calibrated to work with a Sensidyne pump and therefore, the reading could be incorrect and prove fatal in some cases.
Really? Haag (2001) stirred a hornets' nest of marketing and technical issues, claims, counter-claims when he reported:
Both pump flow profiles and test gas measurements demonstrate that three piston hand pumps in common use (RAE Systems LP-1200, Sensidyne/Gastec GV/100, and Matheson-Kitagawa 8014-400A) are fully interchangeable.
Two bellows pumps (Draeger Accuro and MSA Kwik-Draw) also are interchangeable with each other.
Mixing of bellows and piston systems is often possible, but there are enough exceptions to conclude that such practice should be discouraged because it can lead to inaccurate readings and thus potentially dangerous overexposures.
For an example of a family of gas detection instruments & pumps capable of detecting an enormous range of specific gases and providing a measurement of gas concentration in air including pumps that use a colorimetric gas detection tube
see Dräger GAS DETECTORS.
There you will note that Hirsh (2001) vigorously objected to Haag's report, calling it marketing propaganda, and noted that Draeger as well as various agencies do not support interchangeability of gas detection tubes.
Watch out: Be sure to select gas detection tubes designed to detect the proper gases being screened in a building, and also to select the gas detector tube which is calibrated to detect gases at the proper level of concern.
The detection of many gases is supported at varying levels of sensitivity.
Selecting a tube which is not sensitive enough may result in failing to detect the presence of the target gas. Selection of a gas detection tube which is too sensitive may result in inability to accurately detect the actual level of gas which is present since the tube will become saturated before the actual gas level has been recorded.
Watch out: in our OPINION using a simple bulb-type pump with a gas detector tube (illustration above) as has been suggested in some older gas detection articles is a bad idea: if one cannot be confident that each depression of the bulb produces an accrate and known gas volume the quantitative measurement of gas concentrations given by the detector tube would be simply nonsense.
Shown: UEi's Carbon Monoxide Detector [Click to enlarge any image]
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I am sending this mail on behalf of [an environmental testing company in] Thessaloniki, Greece. We have recently acquired a gas detector. I would like to ask you if you could send us any information regarding any possible factors that may affect and how, the accuracy of the measurement (indoor and outdoor) with the detector (environmental or technical). This would help us a lot with the proper understanding and use of the detector. - A.M. Thessaloniki Greece 9/14/2012
Thank you for the interesting or I should say absolutely critical question - it helps us realize where we need to work on making our text more clear or more complete. A competent onsite inspection by an expert usually finds additional clues that would permit a more accurate, complete, and authoritative answer to gas measurement - such as observing specific site conditions that would mess up your instrument results - more than we can give by email alone. You will find additional depth and detail in articles at our website.
That said I offer these comments:
First, here is a list of articles in which we discuss the use of gas testing instruments:
Particularly, take note of GAS DETECTOR WARNINGS
Certainly there are different classes of gas detection instrument problems and mistakes depending on variables such as
I found many years ago that there are problems with both false positives (detecting a "problem" level of a gas) and false negatives (missing an existing problem).
An example of false positives is using the TIF8800 - which will respond to your breath, or a flatulent bystander (no joke, I've encountered this).
After making a few conference presentations on CO detection devices we saw a surge in inspectors using them - it was horrible. What developed was the fellows stopped looking at the building, stopped thinking, and just plopped an instrument somewhere to take a reading - reporting the results and disclaiming any further responsibility.
I would start with a clear definition of the problem: what are we looking for, why, and thus where and how might a gas contaminant originate and where it might be found. I'd match the instrument, test, methodology to the problem.
I'd also check with the maufacturer and the instrument's specifications against the problem being studied. And I have had very good experience calling both the equipment manufacturers and, in the case of specific gas tests using colorimetric gas detection tubes or other specialized instruments, I've been grateful to the technical support staff at the manufacturers: people who've been willing to help assure that the proper test is selected for the problem at hand.
Watch out: making a mistake can be dangerous or fatal for building occupants. I think that it's for this reason that our local fire department, called to a home where there is a complaint of carbon monoxide detector alarm sounds, is reluctant to delcare a building "safe" just because their instrument detects nothing at the time of their visit. The experienced investigators know that many variables can cause the presence of a gas to wax and wane in detectability in and around a building.
Ultimately, in most cases of general field investigation for the detection of toxic or harmful gases, I would trust the results of gas detection instruments only if the instrument detects a problem; I would not fully trust a negative result.
Perhaps if you can tell me more of what you are up-to and what instrument you're talking about we could get more specific
Thank you very much for your email. This really helps us in the proper understanding of any factors that may occur during a measurement and can change its results. Moreover we will be properly prepared to face the problems mentioned. Our company Envia Environmental Solutions is specialized for some years, as you can see from our website (www.envia.gr)in the deodorization of industrial areas from malodorous gases.
For this purpose and recently acquired the Eagle 2 multi gas detector from RKI to help us better identify malodorous pollutants and subsequently deal with them with the use of our products. It can detect CO, O2, NH3, CH4, H2S and VOCs and we wanted to find out which environmental or technical factors can affect the accuracy of its measuring capability, because our company is new in this field. I will keep you informed about the instruments' performance. - A.M. Thessaloniki firstname.lastname@example.com
Thanks for the added information; you'll see at my website that I've had a long interests in and some experience in odor source tracking and remediation.
In my experience, detecting a specific gas MIGHT, SOMETIMES point to a correctable source, particularly in industrial applications where there is more likely to be a recognizable and specific gas or chemical source.
But very often we get an odor complaint whose nature is uncertain, whose chemistry is a complex of molecules not a single specific chemical or gas (excepting methane and sewer gas problems), and whose location is mysterious to the building occupants.
Or even after a known source and event there may remain odors lingering that have been absorbed by building materials but the occupants don't know which materials are harboring the odor.
An example is the over-dose of ozone during a misguided odor remediation attempt; some building materials become oxidized - but which are the prime offenders?
Performing an in-air gas test is not going to give much help in remediation guidance in such cases.
Instead, a thoughtful review of building history along with our smell patch test approach can point to the odor source and the odor remedy.
Our home base for this topic is at ODORS GASES SMELLS, DIAGNOSIS & CURE
In the Related Topics found near the top of that page you'll see the major topics on which I've provided information. including SMELL PATCH TEST to Track Down Odors
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Fred's at Barneys New York, the stylish, modern bistro and brainchild of Fred Pressman, son of Barneys New York founder Barney Pressman, closed today.
Located on the second floor of Barneys New York, which opened in October of 2009 in the Fashion Square Mall in Scottsdale, a Barneys' associate told me she could not divulge any reason for the closing at this time.
Fred's at Barneys New York in Phoenix was the third Fred's location. The other two restaurants, in New York and Chicago, remain open.
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Accessible Himalayas18/09/18
Interaction on Possibility of Accessible Tourism in Nepal
May 22, 2014
Kathmandu May 22 Tourism is not a new word for Nepal but "Accessible and Inclusive Tourism" is new word for Nepali tourism sector. In Nepal we talk about tourism and many tourists visit Nepal every year from around the globe. Nepali people have good sense of hospitality "Athithi Devo Bhawa" is our culture that mean visitors are god .But still we are excluding some "God" who have disabilities and want to visit Nepal. Today at Soaltee Crown Plaza US Embassy and Four Season Travel organised an interaction program with Dr. Scott Rains, policy makers and stake holders first time in Nepal.
In 2009 Dr. Scott Rains was selected as Person of the Years in the US by New Mobility magazine is well know writer on travel and issues in the tourism industry of interest to people with disabilities. His work appears online at www.RollingRains.com. He is the founder of the global forum on Inclusive Tourism – Tour Watch. Recently he was a Benetech Fellow at the Bookshare initiative for print-disabled readers. For his research on the topic of Universal Design and the travel and hospitality industry he was appointed as Resident Scholar at the Center for Cultural Studies of the University of California Santa Cruz (2004-05). Rains has beenDr Scott Rain interacting with policy makers and stake holders first time in Nepal organised by US Embassy and Four Season Travel
Dr Scott Rain interacting with policy makers and stake holders first time in Nepal organised by US Embassy and Four Season Travel
Retained as a consultant on Inclusive Tourism at the invitation of India, Australia, Italy, Barbados, Thailand, Thailand, Georgia, and South Africa. He is a lifetime Honorary Member of the European Network for Accessible Tourism (ENAT) and a resource person to UNESCAP.
Though exact date and history of tourist incoming to Nepal is still unknown, it can be assumed that first tourist started coming to Nepal only after first road system was built in 1950 that connect some of the Nepal's cities with Indian boarder in the south. Since then international tourists flow to explore Nepal's rich cultures, picturesque Himalayan landscape.However it was on In 1953 Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay Sherpa first conquered Mt. Everest (8848 m).Few people with Disability have climbed Mount Everest or reached in base camp.Tourism act came in regulation since 1978. Since 70′s Nepal became safe tourism destination for those groups due to its perfect climate, peaceful place and unique cultures. Many reasons had attracted these groups for traveling like spiritual enlightenment escape from wars in the west and rigid lifestyles, some for business or still some just wanted to explore and see the world. They were simply great adventure lovers and were known as Hippies of 70′s.These group of people were known as Hippies or freak. In some way or the other they have great contribution of introducing Nepal as one of the best travel destination.
We have laws for accessibility but we lack for implementation. Even five star hotels are not disability friendly .Only making ramps is not sufficient. Ramp should meet certain criteria, toilets and rooms should be accessible .Every stakeholders says we are making and try to make it but many things are lacking in the name of budget and idea. Everybody knows that every design should
Participant of the program discussing possibility of Accessible Tourism in Nepal
Participant of the program discussing possibility of Accessible Tourism in Nepal
be made according to Universal Design guideline but it is neglected. We lack data of people with disability (PWD) who visited Nepal. Ministery of Tourism and other stake holder never thought about accessible tourism. Still we have a concept that People with disability can't afford for tourism and the main barrier is in our visions .We have world heritage site, cultures, picturesque Himalayan landscape but we don't have accessible structure even inside the Kathmandu valley.
Dr Rains says "Nepal is once in Life time trip, everybody who hears about Nepal wants to visit but still they can't travel with dignity. Construction is there but we (PWD) are always outside of the site." We have some legislation and guideline for accessibility infrastructure and communication, we have regulatory body too but they are fail to regulate and we don't have such laws to give punishment who violet the accessibility guideline. Everybody who makes policies wants regulate the law but simple excuses always fails to implement that laws .People with disability faces many barrier in their way, home and society, public vehicle and newly design road of Kathmandu don't have proper footpaths. Nepal still doesn't have proper Personal Assistance services.
This interaction program will be fruitful to all the stake holders, we are now thinking about our Accessible Tourism, data says people with disability spends more which is a profitable business too participant agreed .In this interaction stake holder share their ideas and got idea by Dr.Rains. Mr Sushil Ghimre Secretary of Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation shared his past experience and future work for accessibility. Deputy Secretary Department of Women and Children Huum Kala Pandey suggested the 6A package .Package contain Assets (our Heritage sites, Natural beauty and culture), Accessible (we have to make them), Amenities(facility of easy and accessible communication ),Accessories (How we can provide Accessible Tourism in sector like trekking ,sightseeing etc), Acts ( We have some Accessible related laws and we need to make more laws related to Accessible tourism) and finally Association ( Our Association who are working in tourism sector should know every things related to Accessible tourism and provide facility according to their needs). Inter action was facilitate by Ms. Susan Parker-Burns, Public Affairs Officer from US Embassy, Kathmandu.


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Gift giving has become traditional, of course. Many little ones are raised with some sort of "Santa" tradition including Santa Claus characters of many names including Sintor Klaas (Belgium), Papai Noel (Brazil), Hotei-osho (Japan) Saint Nicholas (UK and many others), Nisse (Denmark), Babuska (Russia) and on and on.
There are also the traditions which honor the truly pagan roots of Christmas...such as the Roman and many northern European cultures that celebrate the Winter Solstice--the day of the least light and the longest night of the year. The Canadian "mummers" find their roots in Roman times (entertainers who go from house to house during time of Solstice). The yule log (celebration of the sun), mistletoe (fertility rite) and the Christmas tree (symbolic of good luck and fertility as well).
It was in 350 AD that the Roman Catholic pope Julius I decreed that Christmas or the celebration of Christ's birth would be on the 25th of December- an unlikely date for a birth as described in the New Testament - probably to make it less painless for the Roman pagans to be converted to Christianity. In the 1500's the celebration of Christ-Mass as we know it today began in Germany either by the Catholics or the Lutherans - no one really knows for sure.
There is no doubt, however, that Christmas has become a universal festival, celebrated by people of different cultures in their own unique way.
Our Christmas is very Christian based, echoing my wife's and my Anglican and Catholic upbringing. The centerpiece of our Christmas and the most lasting symbol is the Nativity creche that was passed down from Maryann's parents.
This is one of many Christmas Nativities that my wife and I own. We have always had a love for the Holy Family and the Madonna and Child so our "focus decor" is all about that and for most of the year. Here's an example of one of the "permanent collection." This Madonna and Child (or Peasant Woman and Babe) measures about 18 inches tall and 14 inches wide. It was one of the first very special pieces we purchased many years ago...it is a Lladro gres piece. which we love dearly.
I could go on and on with pics of Nativity Scenes but I'll stop here.
The above, of course, are just symbols but ones that some find objectionable and have gone to court to have removed based on public policy. How silly. Just as silly as this:
As I said in my opening, Christmas, which is a traditional holiday, can and is celebrated by many from different faiths and beliefs...and non-believers as well. It is celebrated by billions of people throughout the world both as a commemoration of the birth of Jesus as well as a cultural holiday of many different beliefs. The one thing all have in common is what I generally respond to folks whom I wish a Merry Christmas privately...and I will say it to all of you. This year I wish you a Christmas holiday full of PEACE and LOVE and JOY for this time and throughout 2014.
Merry Christmas


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Anthony, who is a qualified rugby league coach and came into the energy industry as an apprentice, is a dual fuel qualified engineer and brings considerable experience to his new role of Operations Manager. He will be responsible for contract delivery and day-to-day productivity including increasing performance through identification of the best use of the dual fuel engineers across the company's industrial and commercial electricity meter installation and replacement work.
He joins Energy Assets from a major contractor, where he led on competency and compliance in a senior role, and will be working with a team of Technical Support Managers to manage the company's field engineers.
Anthony commented:
"I already knew about Energy Assets through my industry experience and relationships with energy suppliers and had been impressed by the quality of their systems and their customer facing processes, so I was delighted when the opportunity arose to join the company."
David Sing, Managing Director of Energy Assets, commented:
"Our meter install base continues to grow across Britain and we are delighted to have recruited someone with a proven operational track record to help us deliver our plans for further expansion."
Anthony lives in Wigan with his family and is a keen sportsman, having played football at a high level and more recently qualified as a rugby league coach.


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WOLCOTT, New York - With SweeTango® apples being among the first varieties to be harvested each fall, produce departments are now fully stocked with this premium apple variety renowned for its sweet-tangy flavor and remarkable crunch, much to the delight of fans that await its return.
A strategic mix of marketing and PR programs are being employed to spur sales among loyal fans while also increasing awareness of SweeTango among consumers who have yet to taste the variety. Consumer outreach efforts focus on digital activities that include a redesign of www.sweetango.com, new recipe videos, a social media contest, and recipe blogs by influential food bloggers.
The overarching objective is to cultivate and strengthen connections between consumers, retailers, and growers. The new website at www.sweetango.comachieves this by featuring an interactive map that helps consumers find SweeTango retailers near them, along with grower profiles that detail how and where this premium apple is grown.
David Williams, vice president of sales and marketing at Fowler Farms, commented on the importance of consumer marketing for SweeTango apples. "When it comes to SweeTango, tasting is believing. The flavor is outstanding. It's still a new variety to many consumers, so raising awareness of this premium apple through impactful marketing is vital. Stronger retail sales result from these efforts, which inspire more planned purchases as consumers make a point to add their new favorite apple to their shopping lists."
#ShareTheCrunch Social Media Contest: Win $1000 for you and $1000 for your local food bank!
Running through November 1, this social media contest invites consumers to show on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram how they #ShareTheCrunch of SweeTango with others. By giving SweeTango to friends, family, and community members, consumers help to raise awareness of the variety while also celebrating generosity and community giving. Each entry is open to public voting, and the grand prize is $1,000 for the entry with the most votes, plus $1,000 for the winner's local food bank. There are also randomly drawn weekly giveaways for SweeTango gift boxes. The contest is open to residents in the U.S. and Canada and is found at www.sweetango.com.
Recipe Video Series
Fresh new recipe videos are being released throughout the season, each about 1 minute in length. The videos show step-by-step directions for preparing on-trend family-friendly recipes that highlight the flavor, crunch and nutrition profile of SweeTango. These include apple dips, a smoothie bowl, and a recipe that calls for the use of an Instant Pot, a pressure-cooker/slow cooker hybrid that has quickly become the new must-have kitchen tool for home cooks, therefore recipes are very popular. Videos are being distributed across Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and Pinterest.
SweeTango Society Food Blogger Program
More than a dozen influential food bloggers in the U.S. and Canada are featuring new custom-created SweeTango apple recipes on their blogs and social media channels throughout SweeTango season. With a different blogger posting an innovative recipe each week, SweeTango consumers will have a new reason to add SweeTango to their shopping list. Over the course of the season, the total reach of blogger audiences will exceed 3 million.
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Next Big Thing, A Growers' Cooperative is a 47-member cooperative of family growers, spread over five time zones from Nova Scotia to Washington state, that grows and markets managed varieties of apples, beginning with SweeTango. More information on SweeTango can be found at http://www.sweetango.com or on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/sweetango.
SweeTango's distinct taste, texture, and quality stem from careful breeding, expert horticultural practices, and meticulously selected growing locations. Apple breeders at the University of Minnesota crossed the sweet Honeycrisp and the tangy Zestar! apple varieties to create SweeTango. Using a manual, painstaking process, research scientists cross-pollinated these parent apple varieties just like bees, birds, butterflies, wind, and rain do in nature. A new variety of apple to many, the first crop of SweeTango reached grocery stores in the U.S. and Canada in 2009.
Source: Next Big Thing, A Growers' Cooperative
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MGM Resorts International, which plans to open a $950-million casino complex in Springfield, is mulling on bringing Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods Resorts Casino to court to prevent them from building a new casino that will rival their facility.
WWLP-22News reported that MGM's lawyers head to the United States Court of Appeals for the 2nd Circuit in New York City on Monday in an effort to stop the tribes from commencing in the construction of their casinos and keep Connecticut gambling money from flowing across state lines to MGM Springfield.
Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods have taken five communities in Connecticut as the possible location of their new casino; East Hartford, Windsor Locks, South Windsor, Hartford and East Windsor. The proposed site in East Windsor is just 14 miles away from MGM Springfield.
But Bob Maynard, 1st selectman of East Windsor, doesn't believe that the joint Mohegan-Mashantucket Pequot company will not pick their area due to its proximity to MGM Springfield.
"I wish you the best, and I have to thank you and MGM for building that casino I don't think MMCT would be considering a casino in our area at this time," said Maynard. "I don't think it would be necessary at this time we're not considering it."
Like Maynard, South Windsor town councilor Dr. Saud Anwar is also cool with casino in his town. South Windsor put in an application in October, when the tribes re-opened the request for proposal process.
"If a decision is to be made, it should be made by the people," said Dr. Anwar.
The tribe casino, which was first projected to open before MGM Springfield does in September 2018, had seen much delay since the tribes had not settled on a site.
In a letter report submitted to state lawmakers in September, the tribal leaders admitted the process is behind schedule. Connecticut state lawmakers go back to work in January. It is expected that the tribes will have a site selected by then. Lawmakers will then need to create a new law that approves a 3rd casino.
But the schedule might probably see more delays with the impending lawsuit to be filed by MGM next week.


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There is much I admire about the philosophy of Ayn Rand. Sure, it's one dimensional, but her emphasis on individual liberty was worthy of respect. It's not necessarily pro-virtue, but it is pro-liberty.
However, personally Ayn Rand was a rather bizarre and contradictory figure. For a philosopher who espoused such radical notions of individualism, she sure demanded conformity from her followers. This predictably created a quasi-religion around Rand in which she is seen as something of a messianic figure.
A good example of this cult can be seen in this editorial by Harry Binswanger rejoicing at the death of William F. Buckley:
Buckley, more than anyone else, is responsible for subverting the "conservative movement," turning it into its current, depraved status as the anti-reason, anti-man, welfare-statist "religious right." The world is well rid of him.
Arguments aside about the proper role of religion in the conservative moment, it takes a certain kind of zealot to take such pleasure (He beings the editorial with "William F. Buckley, Jr. is finally dead.") in the death of what was a decent man. It appears that Buckley didn't grant the proper reverence to the messiah of "Objectivism", and Biswanger responded emotionally, much as a fundamentalist Christian might to an attack on his faith. So much for reason.


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Aion: Ascension Player Interview!
Recently we invited Aion players to the Seattle studio to preview 3.0 and give player feedback! An awesome time was had by all who participated! Players got to play on the internal test server and see the new mounts, housing, instances, and maps. Afterwards, we interviewed them to get their reactions and feedback on both 3.0 and Truly Free. Tune in the see what they thought!


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At the Annual General meeting held on 21st March 2017, nominations opened for vacant Board positions.
An information package and nomination form is available here: BBCS Board Nomination package 2017.
Please note that nomination forms must be received by the Blackmans Bay Childrens Services Office (177b Roslyn Avenue, Blackmans Bay) by noon on Wednesday 5th April 2017.
An election will be held at the resumed AGM on 9 th May 2017 to elect the new board members – Mountain View Child Care Centre at 6.30pm.
The Board also announced a consultation session to be held on 5 th April 2017 at Ocean View Child Care Centre at 6.30pm in order to discuss proposed changes to the Constitution of Blackmans Bay Childrens Services. Any proposed changes will then be put to a Special General Meeting on 9 th May 2017 following the AGM. A separate notice of meeting will be forwarded in due course.
Please contact the Blackmans Bay Childrens Services Office: firstname.lastname@example.com or 03 62294914 if you would like further information.


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Patoranking Covers Guardian Life Magazine's Latest Issue
Patoranking, real name Patrick Nnaemeka Okorie, is a singer and songwriter is recognised for his infusion of reggae and dancehall with a Nigerian twist. Having grown up in Ebute Metta, the artist made a name underground before going mainstream.
Grab a copy of The Guardian as Patoranking talks about his journey to stardom in the Nigerian music industry.
Creative direction: @themadamezeta
Assisted by: @beatriceporbeni
Photography: @niyiokeowostudio
Styling: @clotheslovenetwork
Location: @jazzholelagos
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What is Ripple and XRP?
As the incredibly fast evolving technology industry continues to develop ground breaking applications for our financial industries, it is vital for banks to stay ahead of the game by making key decisions on what tech to adopt and what tech to pass on. In the last 5 years, many firms in the banking sector have closed hundreds of branches, cut thousands of jobs and downsized in what many know today as the 'de-risk' movement.
Another reason why many banks have downsized is technological advancement and the fact that tech applications are efficiently replacing roles that employees have traditionally been responsible for within banks. It is no longer required to visit your local bank branch on a weekly or monthly basis. Online banking has experienced tremendous progression, capable of replacing most retail processes such as bank transfers, statement and transaction visibility, credit application and KYC verification etc… New technology has allowed banks to reduce overheads, have wider reach and lower costs benefiting not only the firm, but also more importantly, the consumer. The most recent blockchain technology developed for the banking industry is the Ripple Network.
The Ripple Transaction Protocol is an Internet protocol like HTTP that allows a transfer of value across a distributed network. It is built upon a distributed open source Internet protocol, consensus ledger and native currency called XRP (ripples). Released in 2012, Ripple's purpose is to enable secure, instant and nearly free global financial transactions of any size with no chargebacks. At its core, Ripple is based around a shared, public database or ledger, which uses a consensus process that allows for payments, exchanges and remittance in a distributed process.
Ripple's solution is built around an open, neutral protocol to power payments across different ledgers and networks globally. It offers a cryptographically secure end-to-end payment flow with transaction immutability and information redundancy. Architected to fit within a bank's existing infrastructure, Ripple is designed to comply with risk, privacy and compliance requirements. Ripple is a direct competitor of Swift and Sepa.
Some of the major global banks that have already adopted the Ripple Network and are using it on a daily basis include UBS, RBS, Merrill Lynch, Santander, BBVA, UniCredit, Standard Chartered and many more. The list continues to grow, and this is because Ripple is a superior technology. As more banks test and onboard the Ripple Network, the price of Ripple XRP will continue to grow proving to be a great investment for investors willing to buy and hold long term.
In my opinion, banks have 3 to 5 years to become 'crypto proficient'. If they fail to adopt new tech, they risk entering a landslide of decline similar to laggards in other industries. We have already witnessed revenues migrate to start up programs such as Revolut. Revenues and profits will migrate at scale towards banks and fintechs that successfully use digital technology to automate processes, enhance customer experience and disrupt key components of the value chain.
In the short term, we might not see XRP surpass 0.45 – 0.50 cents. XRP recently became available as a storage coin on the Ledger Nano S. (definitely a positive note for the ripple network).Media
In the future, we will continue to see more banks and banking groups start to adopt and use the Ripple network for cross boarder payments. Every time a payment is sent, a small amount of ripple is lost in the process, reducing the total supply over time. This in affect acts as an inflationary control and will also reduce supply over time.
There are thousands of banks worldwide and trillions of foreign currency exchanged and transferred globally every single day. If the ripple network captures just 1% of the global payments market, we could easily see ripple XRP at 1 USD – 2 USD per coin.
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Our new entry. More than a surprise, it's a kept promise. A wine with a forceful character, elegant, full-bodied, smooth-textured. His ageing will amaze us. His name comes from the holy place where Saint Francis used to go to pray. A solitary place enshrined by tha wood of the Subasio Montain.
Technical notes
Umbria I.G.T.
Grape varieties
50% Cabernet Franc 50% Sangiovese
Average production per year
Altitudine dei vigneti
300 metres a.s.l.
Soil typology
stony soil of medium texture
Training system
Spurred cordon
Production per hectare
4,5-5 tonnes
Planting density
4000 plants per hectare
Vineyard age
Cabernet Franc 5 years, Sangiovese 10 years
Harvest period
In two steps, the Sangiovese during the second decade of september and the Cabernet Franc at the beginning of october
Maturazione e affinamento
The Cabernet Franc in 225 Lt. French sessile oak casks for 6 months, the Sangiovese in stainless steel containers, after the bottlement 3 months of refining
Alcohol content
13% Vol.
Tasting notes
Intense ruby-red with a slight garnet hue
Blueberries, tabacco, liquorice, wild berries and pleasantly mineral
Full bodied, smooth enveloping tannins
Food Pairing...
Food Pairing
Perfect with the typical pairings of red wines, but with the special touch of Cabernet Franc. Good fresh in summer with our scorzone truffle, with porcini moushrooms, grilled lamb, grilled meat in general and grilled vegetables. In winter is a structured red wine, soft and round, with white minced meat of Chianina beef or pigeon, with porcini mushrooms, spelt egg pasta with melted cheese and chestnuts, but also with beans puree, chickpea or legume soups in general
Marilena Badolato
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Associate Professor Bilgehan Karabay
Bilgehan Karabay is an Associate Professor in the School of Economics, Finance and Marketing at RMIT.
I am primarily a trade theorist but also interested in other applied theory work. I am also a researcher at CERGE-EI, Prague. Previously, I was a Senior Lecturer at the University of Auckland and before that I was an Economist at the Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey. I got my PhD from the University of Virginia (go Wahoos!) in 2006.
For further information see http://bilgehan.karabay.googlepages.com/
Research Interests
My main research area is international trade, with a specific focus on the political economy of trade policy and international agreements. I am also interested in the economics of information and uncertainty, and in development economics and industrial organisation with particular reference to the effects of globalisation.
Grants and Awards
- Early Career Researcher International Travel Award, RMIT University [AU$ 4,000] April 2014
- Faculty Research Development Fund, University of Auckland [NZ$ 24,000] [I DECLINED] November 2013
- Czech Science Foundation Grant, Czech Republic [NZ$ 105,731.91] January 2012
- Annual Research Excellence Award (Lecturer – Senior Lecturer), University of Auckland July 2011
- Faculty Research Development Fund, University of Auckland [NZ$ 12,649.15] November 2010
- Faculty Research Development Fund, University of Auckland [NZ$ 14,291] November 2009
- TUBITAK-BIDEB International Scientific Activities Support Program [NZ$ 1,900] April 2008
- 1st Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings on Economic Sciences, Lindau, Germany August 2004
- Pre-doctoral Fellowship, Bankard Fund for Political Economy [NZ$ 12,800] 2003 – 2004
- President's Fellowship, University of Virginia [NZ$ 91,600] 2000 – 2003
- Ph.D. in Economics, University of Virginia, August 2006
- M.A. in Economics, University of Virginia January 2002
- B.A. in Economics (Valedictorian), Marmara University, Istanbul/Turkey June 2000
- Karabay, B. (2017). Optimal Regulation of Multinationals under Collusion In: World Economy, 40, 1687 - 1706
- Celik, L.,Karabay, B. (2016). Veto players and equilibrium uniqueness in the Baron-Ferejohn model In: Theory and Decision, 81, 33 - 52
- Celik, L.,Karabay, B.,McLaren, J. (2015). When is it optimal to delegate: The theory of fast-track authority In: American Economic Journal: Microeconomics, 7, 347 - 389
- Celik, L.,Karabay, B.,McLaren, J. (2013). Trade policy-making in a model of legislative bargaining In: Journal of International Economics, 91, 179 - 190
- Karabay, B.,McLaren, J. (2011). Pareto-improving firing costs? In: European Economic Review, 55, 1083 - 1093
- Karabay, B.,McLaren, J. (2010). Trade, offshoring, and the invisible handshake In: Journal of International Economics, 82, 26 - 34
- Karabay, B. (2010). Foreign direct investment and host country policies: A rationale for using ownership restrictions In: Journal of Development Economics, 93, 218 - 225
- Karabay, B. (2009). Lobbying under asymmetric information In: Economics and Politics, 21, 1 - 41
- Karabay, B.,Pulverer, G.,Weinm�ller, E. (2009). Foreign ownership restrictions: A numerical approach In: Computational Economics, 33, 361 - 388
1 Masters by Research Completions2 PhD Current Supervisions and 1 Masters by Research Current Supervisions
- Could Market Design and Technological Disruption of housing and housing Assistance Improve Social and Economic Outcomes?. Funded by: 102-AHURI National Housing Research Program Grants 2017 from (2017 to 2018)