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|Why UDL?
Cooperative Arithmetic: How to Teach Math as a Social Activity
Watch this video for a great example of UDL in the classroom that requires no technology. A teacher in Anchorage, AK demonstrates his strategies for creating a collaborative environment for learning.
Age Group: K-12
Why UDL? There are numerous examples of fostering collaboration and communication throughout this video. See how the teacher and students collaborate to co-create an agreement for classroom behavior. Watch students share ideas, practice discussion, constructive feedback, and work in groups.
Peace Helpers: PS 24 Brooklyn, NY
Students practice conflict resolution and peer mediation at a K-5 school in Brooklyn, NY.
Age Group: K-12
Why UDL? Peer mediation and conflict resolution is a great example of fostering collaboration and communication across grade levels in order to build a stronger school community.
Student Mentors Teach Game Design
Advanced high school students serve as mentors, teaching younger students the fundamentals of game design as part of McKinley School's STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math program).
Age Group: K-12
Why UDL? Encouraging students to act as mentors to their peers has multiple advantages. Mentors gain confidence and reinforce their skills by teaching others, and peers benefit from individualized coaching.
"Skype allows you to make free calls over the internet to other people on Skype for as long as you like, to wherever you like."
Age Group: All ages
Why UDL? Skype is another powerful example of a tool that can be used to foster collaboration and communication among students across classrooms, districts, states, and countries!
"CoSketch is a multi-user online whiteboard designed to give you the ability to quickly visualize and share your ideas as images."
Age Group: All ages
Why UDL? Co-sketch is a tool that allows students in various locations to collaborate and share ideas.
Glogster allows you to create "interactive posters" to communicate ideas. Students can embedded media links, sound, and video, and then share their posters with friends.
Age Group: All ages
Why UDL? Glogster is a unique tool that allows students to communicate their learning as well as their creativity!
iEARN.org Collaboration Centre
"The iEARN Collaboration Centre enables youth to learn with, rather than simply about, the world. Find project partners quickly. Read 200+ project descriptions and browse student-produced media."
Age Group: K-12
Why UDL? iLearn Collaboration Centre encourages students from around the globe to collaborate and share their ideas.
"ePals is a global community of learners, teachers and academic experts in 200 countries and territories...ePals offers safe and secure settings for collaboration as well as built in language keyword filters."
Age Group: K-12
Why UDL? ePals is an excellent example of fostering collaboration and communication. This website enables students from all over the world to project share, become pen pals, practice foreign language together, and more!
Slatebox allows you to markup ideas on embeddable "slates" and collaborate in real-time.
Age Group: K-12
Why UDL? Slatebox is another great collaborative tool that will enhance communication among students!
X Mind
"Want to share ideas? The world's coolest brainstorming and mind mapping software has now joined the open source community."
Age Group: K-12
Why UDL? XMind allows students to share mind maps and express their ideas with their peers.
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Tag: san antonio dance classes
Modern Dance for Grown Ups :)
by amber on Mar.21, 2013, under Uncategorized
Wednesday Evenings
Our Lady of the Lake Folk Culture Center
411 SW 24th St., San Antonio, TX 78207
Beginning Modern 7-8pm
Int/Adv Modern 8-9:30pm
Class Rates:
Drop In- $15
Student- $10
Class Cards are available www.spareworksdance.com
For more info visit
or email firstname.lastname@example.com
Adult Modern Dance Classes
by amber on Jun.12, 2012, under Uncategorized, Workshop / Classes
SpareWorks.dance is offering Modern Dance classes for Adults!
All classes are held at Third Coast Dance Center, 2565 Jackson Keller Road San Antonio, TX 78230.
Beginning Modern
Mondays 7-8:30pm
Int/Adv Modern
Saturdays 12-1:30pm
Classes are ongoing through the end of July and will start up again in September.
$15/class Drop in
$12/class Monthly class card
All classes are taught by Amber Ortega-Perez & Andrew Coronado.
Visit www.spareworksdance.com for more info on SpareWorks.dance and instructors/dancers.

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text: Egg-free Nut-free High-Fiber Low-Cholesterol Low-Fat Low-Saturated Fat Low-Sugar Dish type Dinner Serves 8 Ready in 1 hour 30 minutes Share via Print Ingredients 1 lb. ground beef 1 cup sliced green onion 1/2 medium red onion, chopped 2 (24-oz.) jars tomato?basil pasta sauce 1 (8-oz.) pkg. fresh mushrooms, sliced 1 large green bell pepper, chopped 1 large tomato, chopped 2 tsp. Italian seasoning 1 lb. sweet (mild) Italian sausage, casings removed 1 (16-oz.) pkg. dry spaghetti 2 tbsp. olive oil Directions Prep Time 15 minutes Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes Ready in 1 hour 30 minutes


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Content creators can download the tools for free at the magplus.com website, then create prototypes and review content on an iPad. The core feature is a plug-in that enables users to incorporate tablet design into print work flows, adding layered content, links, video and audio without leaving InDesign.
"For b-to-b publications that often run on leaner staffs than consumer publications, this is a way to deliver something custom-created for these tablets without putting too much stress on the staff," said Mike Haney, U.S. director of Mag+. "This is a solution that goes from InDesign to the tablet, so creatives can dive in and just start building."
If publishers like what they see, they can purchase the tools for $2,500, a price that allows them to publish unlimited content for five months. That price also introduces them to the full functionality of the system. Subsequent publications cost either $500 for a month of unlimited content or $500 per issue released.
"You get all of the advantages of print," Haney said. "You get nice, full-page display ads and a full screen to show off your images—the immersive experience, but with the interactivity, the analytics, the ability to track that you have on the Web because it is a digital product."
Built-in features include analytics from Flurry, Localytics or Omniture, components that can help publishers learn how readers are interacting with their content.
IDG Sweden is banking on those early lessons to provide future value, said Pontus Jeppsson, business unit director-mobile for IDG Sweden. IDG used Mag+ to introduce the iPad version of its MacWorld SE title in December, and single-issue sales have been uneven, he said. A subscription-based sales model is in the works.
But while the company ultimately sees its mobile channel as a place to acquaint readers with the concept of paid digital media, the focus now is not on revenue. "It's about being there and learning how it can work editorially," Jeppson said.
A growing number of publishers stand poised to develop tablet products. "We will have something this year," said Paul Miller, CEO of UBM Electronics and UBM Canon. The company is researching its options.
"It's got to be more than the magazine looking flashy," Miller said. "I'm interested in what's going to be a useful application for our audience."
Mag+ joins platform providers such as Adobe, Texterity and Woodwing in the tablet market. The company currently is working on a new work flow-integrated tool that would create content for Motorola's Xoom, the new Android tablet. "We're looking at getting more robust in terms of social sharing and social integration, as well as the saving and management of content," Haney said.


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Following on from the success of last year, we are pleased to offer a great new experience for our scratch and win supporters. At a game to be announced next season, you will play on the ground for $100,00, dine at the President's club, listen and mix with the club greats, and then be escorted on a match day inner sanctum experience. Total value is over $105,000. It is a unique prize. And the same as last year, every donation receives a scratch card, and every card can win $500 instantly!
Here is our last winner telling what how he thought about the day.
Information on how to enter and prizes form part of these Terms and Conditions. Participation in this promotion is deemed acceptance of these Terms and Conditions.
Promotion is offered to members and supporters of the Collingwood Football Club and those of the Loyalty.com.au database, aged 18 years and over.
The promoter reserves the right to amend these terms conditions to add the relevant dates, game times and additional prizes that may be available to the winner.
The Promoter reserves the right, at any time, to verify the validity of entries/claims and to disqualify any entrant who tampers with the entry/claims process or who submits an entry/claim that is not by these Terms and Conditions. Errors and omissions will be accepted at the Promoter's discretion. Failure by the Promoter to enforce any of its rights at any stage does not constitute a waiver of those rights.
Incomplete, indecipherable or illegible entries/claims will be deemed invalid.
Promotion commences on 18/08/2017 (as approved by Chris Kearon GM of Membership and Merchandise for Cfc on 18/08/2017) and ends for donations at 8 pm AEST on 17/08/2018 or when stocks of promotional cards are exhausted, whichever is first to occur ("Promotional Period").
To be eligible to enter and receive a promotional card (while stocks of cards last) and one (1) entry into the Major Prize Draw, members must donate a minimum of $200 to the Collingwood Football Club Limited ("CFC") in a single donation and provide their personal details including their email address, during the Promotional Period via the promotional website or Loyalty Call Centre Staff.
Multiple donations will be rewarded as follows and all entries and prize claims must be made by the entry/claim requirements:
three (3) promotional cards will be awarded for each $500 donation;
six (6) promotional cards will be awarded for each $1,000 donation;
ten (10) promotional cards will be awarded for each $1,500 donation.
Once the call centre has processed the donation, the member will be sent their card(s) and entered into the Major Prize Draw.
All valid entrants will be allocated a unique lucky reference number on their card. The Promoter will hold a detailed record of each reference number and the corresponding entrant. All unique lucky reference numbers will be entered into the Major Prize Draw, and also into the subsequent Bonus Prize Draws (if applicable, by the dates outlined below).
All draws will take place at Loyalty.com.au 11 Springfield Avenue Toorak 3142
Any ancillary costs, including travel or accommodation, associated with redeeming the prizes are the responsibility of the winner.
The Major Prize Draw will take place on 18/08/18 at
, 11 Springfield Avenue Toorak 3142. The Promoter may draw additional reserve entries in and record them in order in case an invalid entry or ineligible entrant is drawn.
The first valid, randomly drawn entry in the Major Prize Draw will receive The Ultimate Supporter Experience at the final game of the 2018 season at the MCG to be advised. Any and all costs associated with attending The Ultimate Supporter Experience are the sole responsibility of the Participant.
The Ultimate Supporter Experience includes: play on the ground for the chance to win $100,000. Dine at the President's club for two on a date to be advised once the draw is advised. An inner sanctum experience where you will be personally shown to the coaches addresses and team rooms.
If the winner resides interstate, he/she will receive two economy airfares from their nearest capital city and two nights at the accommodation at the Medina Apartments South Yarra plus $250 for transfers and out of pocket expenses.
The Contingency Game will take place at the MCG at half time at a game to be advised once the draw is finalised. There will be 200 sealed, security envelopes. Inside one envelope will be a prize value $100,000 and in the remaining envelopes will be a prize value of $1,000. The contestant will select one envelope, then subject to verification by the judges; the contestant will receive the cash amount shown via EFT within 60 days of the Contingency Game.
If the winner is unable to attend The Ultimate Supporter Experience, the prize and the chance to play the Contingency Game is transferable to a proxy, subject to the winner nominating the proxy in writing and agreeing to these terms and conditions. The promoter reserves the right to accept this proxy.
The winner of the major prize draw will be notified by phone and mail and published on
, and www.ultimateexperience.com.au on 18/08/18 for a minimum of 28 days.
There will be a total of 2,000 cards available for this promotion.
Total prize pool is $105,000. Prizes, or any unused portion of a prize, are not transferable (other than as indicated above) or exchangeable and cannot be taken as cash unless otherwise specified.
If for any reason a winner does not take the prize, or an element of the prize, by the time stipulated by the Promoter, then the prize or that element of the will be forfeited.
The Promoter shall not be liable for any prize that has been lost, stolen, forged, damaged or tampered with in any way.
If any prize (or part of a prize) is unavailable, the Promoter, in its discretion, reserves the right to substitute the prize (or part of the prize) with a prize to the equal value and specification, subject to any written directions from a regulatory authority.
Promoter's decision is final, and no correspondence will be entered into.
Nothing in these Terms and Conditions limits, excludes or modifies or purports to limit, exclude the statutory implied guarantees/warranties as provided under the ASIC Act, or the Competition and Consumer Act including the statutory consumer guarantees under the Australian Consumer Law or similar laws in the States and Territories of Australia ("Non-Excludable Guarantees"). Except for any liability that cannot be excluded by law, including the Non-Excludable Guarantees, the Promoter (including its respective officers, employees and agents) excludes all liability (including negligence), for any personal injury; or any loss or damage (including loss of opportunity); whether direct, indirect, special or consequential, arising in any way out of the promotion.
Except for any liability that cannot by law be excluded, including, the Non-Excludable Guarantees, the Promoter (including its respective officers, employees and agents) is not responsible for and excludes all liability (including negligence), for any personal injury; or any loss or damage (including loss of opportunity); whether direct, indirect, special or consequential, arising out of: (a) any technical difficulties or equipment malfunction (whether or not under the Promoter's control); (b) any theft, unauthorised access or third party interference; (c) any entry or prize claim that is late, lost, altered, damaged or misdirected (whether or not after their receipt by the Promoter) due to any reason beyond the reasonable control of the Promoter; (d) any variation in prize value to that stated in these Terms and Conditions; (e) any tax liability incurred by a winner or entrant; or (f) use of/taking of a prize.
If this promotion is interfered with in any way or is not capable of being conducted as reasonably anticipated due to any reason beyond the reasonable control of the Promoter, including but not limited to technical difficulties, unauthorised intervention or fraud, the Promoter reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to the fullest extent permitted by law (a) to disqualify any entrant; or (b) subject to any written directions from a regulatory authority, to modify, suspend, terminate or cancel the promotion, as appropriate.
The Promoter collects personal information to conduct the promotion and may, for this purpose, disclose such information to third parties, including but not limited to agents, contractors, service providers, prize suppliers and, as required, to Australian regulatory authorities. Entry is conditional on providing this information. The Promoter may, for an indefinite period, unless otherwise advised, use the information for promotional, marketing, publicity, research and profiling purposes, including sending electronic messages or telephoning the entrant. Entrants should direct any request to opt out, access, update or correct information to the Promoter. All entries become the property of the Promoter. All personal details will be held and used by the Privacy Policy of the Promoter available at http://www.loyalty.com.au/site/privacy.php. The Privacy Policy also contains information about how Participants may complain about a breach of the Australian Privacy Principles or any other applicable law and how those complaints will be dealt with. The Promoter will not disclose personal information to any entity outside of Australia.
Entrants consent to the Promoter using their name, likeness, image and/or voice in the event they are a winner (including photograph, film and/or recording of the same) in any media for an unlimited period without further remuneration or reference for promoting this promotion (including any outcome), and promoting any products/services manufactured, distributed and/or supplied by the Promoter
As a condition of accepting a prize, each winner must sign any legal documentation as and in the form required by the Promoter and prize suppliers in their absolute discretion, including but not limited to a legal release and indemnity form.
The Promoter is Loyalty.com.au as agent for the Collingwood Football Club Limited (ABN 89 006 211 196) of Olympic Blvd, Melbourne VIC.


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Walton Primo EM Specification, Price and Review
Walton Primo EM is powered by a mighty 1.2 GHz Quad Core Processor & 512 MB of RAM, the Primoo EM allows faster web page browsing, continuous multitasking, smoother UI transitions and ultra-fast power up. Also MALI 400 GPU provides amazing gaming experience. Let's see the Walton Primo EM details specification, Price and hands on review:
- Display size is 4 inch HD
- Resolution 800X480 pixels
- 7M Color
- Capacitive touch screen
- Display type TFT
- Walton EM is 10.5 thin
- length 126 mm, 64 mm wide, 10.5 mm thin and
- Weight 132 gram
Rear Camera:
- Rear camera 2 MP
- Video recording 1080P/s
- LED flash support
Front Camera:
- Front camera VGA
- Operating system Android
- Number of cores 4
- CPU:1.2 GHz quad core processor
- GPU: Mali 400
- Motion Sensors:Accelerometer(3D)
- Ram 512MB
- Storage space: 4 GB
- Expandle memory up to 32 GB
- Wifi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth
- Micro USB,WLAN Hotspot
- Wireless Display, OTA(over the air)
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LONDON. Energy and Renewable Energy Development Minister Thierno Alassane Sall promoted investment in the energy sector to meet the nation's daily energy requirement of 500 megawatts at a meeting with Indonesian Ambassador to Senegal Mansyur Pangeran.
The meeting was aimed at exploring cooperation and promotion of the potential of each country in the areas of procurement and processing of energy resources, according to a statement from the Indonesian Embassy in Dakar received by Antara here on Saturday.
Senegal views Indonesia as an advanced country in offshore petroleum exploration technology and LNG processing, while it still faces constraints in energy distribution, as the installed power distribution lines are quite old.
To meet its energy needs, Senegal plans to develop solar and wind energy in 2018. Senegal has recently discovered oil and gas reserves estimated at around 500 million barrels in the northern region.
The oil and gas reserves are currently being explored with a Scottish firm and will be exploited by 2021. Senegal's oil production has currently reached 100 thousand barrels per day.
Minister Sall expressed hope that Indonesia would cooperate with Senegal in the oil and gas sector, including building offshore oil platforms. This form of cooperation is expected to be carried out through state companies: Pertamina from Indonesia and Petrosen from Senegal.
Ambassador Pangeran highlighted that Indonesia has immense potential in various form of renewable energy, such as geothermal, mini/micro-hydro, biomass, solar, and wind as well as nuclear energy.
With regard to the construction of oil rigs, Ambassador Pangeran suggested that Petrosen should cooperate with the Indonesian shipyard company PT PAL Indonesia, the state oil and gas company Pertamina, and other state-owned enterprises and national companies engaged in the energy sector.
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Sunday evening and a bit of light entertainment in the form of the comedy hit, Bread.
Aveline is finally pregnant but the timing is not to her liking now she has made the "glossies". Meanwhile, Grandad has been robbed, but his possessions are replaced when all the family rally round.
Tomorrow it's back to work.
Hope Maxine has remembered to buy a new fax roll and a ribbon for my electric typewriter!0
The latest report from the Government's Women and Equalities Committee says older workers still face discrimination and the recruitment industry's 'failure to take more robust action has a significant impact on (their) ability to access work'. Maxine Hart, our Operations Director, has something to say. Valuing best practice The report is pretty damning stuff. But[…..]
Isn't the weather glorious. I don't think anything beats a British heatwave. It reminds of just how beautiful our country can be. Granted, it would be more enjoyable if we weren't all stuck in the office! So, how can we office workers stay cool in office? Here's a few tips! If you're luck enough to[…..]
A little over 18 months ago, we decided it was time to try something new. Finding people jobs in Basingstoke and surrounding areas, Wote Street People has always grown organically, but after a stagnant 12 months we wanted to initiate a change. How were we going to do this? Do we just wait for the[…..]
Maxine Hart, Operations Director at Wote Street People, made the finals of the recent Place to Be Proud of Awards, nominated alongside Lamb Brooks Solicitors and The Champion Group in the Business and the Community category. Following a public vote, Champion was announced as the winner at a ceremony on 6th June at the Haymarket[…..]
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(Is that what they call it? Palace Of Justice, right?)
A welcome from up high too.
What is she saying? Dei! Speak up da! It's hot standing here la.
My friends and I arrived early. There were not many participants there yet. Turned out that the police had stopped the buses ferrying the walkers from Dataran Merdeka from driving up to the Palace Of Justice (POJ) which was the proposed starting point of the walk. Those who took the buses had to make the trek of almost 5 kilometers to the POJ. Each tired arrival was greeted by a roar of support from those lucky enough to have driven and let through the barricades. It was quite a sight actually to see all these legal beagles dressed up in black and white jackets and ties standing on the steps of the Palace Of Justice. There was much friendliness and smiles all round. Everyone was in good spirits. Enjoying a good morning out with friends and colleagues. The fact that there was a cause too seemed almost like a bonus. I overheard someone say that it is a momentous occasion because to get so many lawyers together was something very rare. And there was not a drop of alcohol in sight either! That's his joke ok?
We all looked like we were having a good morning tokkok session. Except for the garment (government) flers la. They took it very seriously. Or looked like it.
Soon after I arrived I saw a squad of Federal Reserve Unit men, all dressed up in full riot gear, march up the steps of the POL and position themselves across the main doors. As if to prevent anybody from entering the building at all. But I got in to use the toilet by walking in the side door and nobody stopped me. Maybe because I wasn't dressed in black and white and those FRU flers must have been given their scent way beforehand.
And then it got even more Hollywood-like. Across the road I could see what would have looked like SWAT snipers on the roof of the buildings. A noisy police helicopter buzzed the area. The red FRU water cannon trucks rumbled by and parked within sight of all concerned. And on the perimeter of the Palace Of Justice steps policemen, uniformed and plain-clothed walked about busily speaking unsmilingly into squawking walkie-talkies. I looked around. With everybody smiling, laughing, talking loudly, slapping backs it all looked like we were on a Hollywood film set.
All that hullabaloo for what was simply a group of peaceful, concerned Malaysians who wanted to tell their elected government, "Dei! Something is very wrong here la. So right the wrongs."
Anyway, what was supposed to start at 11 am finally got walking at past noon because of the delay of walkers who had to bus from KL. After a few short speeches through a rather inadequate loud-hailer we got going and walked towards the Prime Minister's office which was at the end of the promenade. Visible in the distance like some huge mausoleum for a terminally ill administration. We walked. Dark clouds covered up the dimming sun. By the time we covered the approximately 2 kilometers and arrived at the foot of the hill bearing the PM's office building I saw that the FRU had arrived first and had formed a menacing barrier, shields at the ready in front of the roads leading up to the building. It was clear that nobody was going to get to see what the PM's office looks like today. (I was told later that members of the committee of the Bar Council were allowed in to present their memo. As to who received it you will have to read somebody else's blog to find out. Anyway, Pak Lah, I understand, is in New York or somewhere far away from this irritation).
Then it started to rain. Heavily. There were hurried goodbyes. People dashed for whatever little cover the designers of Putrajaya planned for these eventualities. Those who had drivers whipped out mobile phones and were zipped away before the expensive suits became too soaked. Those less fortunate scurried into the covered driveway of the mosque nearby. And for once there was a very nice photo op of a truly united Malaysia. Malays, Chinese, Indians, lain-lain. All keeping dry in a mosque. Too bad rains stop.
As I drove my way home I passed a small group. Black and white. Wet. Banners outstretched. Defiantly in front of the bored looking FRU. Shouting slogans. Well, after all it was their do.
My friends and I drove to Country Heights for lunch.
A walk for justice? Emmm...it was a rather nice morning out with other Malaysians. And personally I don't know if it will serve justice, this walk. But it did show, I hope, that if enough of us cared about what happens to our country and show it, things will change. I mean, come on la, the taxi drivers, bus operators, garbage collectors all have learned to use this thing called People Power. How come so many others of us have not?
(V For Vendetta - Alan Moore)


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Utah Oak Furniture, Dining and Lounge
The UTAH range is now discontinued. All items below are vastly reduced to amazing prices for top level quality. When it's gone it's gone. Don't miss out!
The Utah Range is robust and hard wearing. It is also neutral and pleasing to the eye and will fit in perfectly nearly everywhere. In addition all Utah items are constructed incredibly solidly, and each unit can be passed on through generations. It is now discontinued, after having served us and our customers well, for more than 7 years. The specifications of the Utah range are too high, making it too expensive to manufacture. The clearance prices do not reflect the high specifications in any way. Hurry while stocks last.


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SAPD seeks help finding missing person
SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio police are asking for help finding Roland Vela, who has schizophrenia and bipolar disorder and has been missing for almost two weeks.
Vela, 45, is bald and has tattoos of Jesus and a lion's head on his back. He was last seen wearing a black shirt and faded blue jeans. He was reported missing on the West Side.
Anyone with information about Vela is asked to call the police department's missing persons unit at 210-207-7660.


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December 01, 2011
Media Choice
Joanna Iskowitz, MD
New Hempstead Pediatrics
Monsey, NY
New Hempstead Pediatrics
Monsey, NY
Good diagnostic skills are key for any doctor, and the road to becoming a good diagnostician continues long after residency. That's why I like Consultant for Pediatricians. Its content is useful for improving in that area. "DermClinic" is a photo quiz whose case studies give the facts, letting readers think about the answer before revealing the explanation. "What's Your Diagnosis," another photo-based section, presents scenarios I don't see every day. "Photoclinic" tests readers' radiographic diagnostic skills. Sometimes the cases are unusual and the chances of encountering them in practice are slim. Other times, the cases present common features of everyday medicine. CFP keeps you thinking and covers topics the primary care physician needs to be aware of.


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Student exchange for studies to SK ZILINA01 (Bachelor / Master / Doctoral level) out: Engineering and engineering trades(ISCED 071)
Latvia, Riga
Slovakia, Žilina
NB! Please verify that the mobility direction is correct before you apply.
|Slovakia, Žilina
|Academic field
|Engineering and engineering trades (ISCED 071)
|Erasmus+ studies Europe, Exchange
|Study language
|Entry qualification
Studies in relevant field
|Language requirements
To study in RTU you are required to know English at least on B1 level (according to Common European Framework of Reference for Languages read more)
If you have taken any international tests that prove your language skills, please also list the tests in Language section of the application form and attach the test certificate to the application form.
If you have not taken any international tests please ask for confirmation letter from your home university to prove your English language proficiency and attach it to application.
|Other requirements
A motivation letter must be added to your application.
Europe/Riga time
Studies start according to the academic calendar of the receiving institution.
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I'm An Atheist, But I'm Not "Out"
Nov 12, 2013 6:00 PM | Education | Listen on Blog Talk Radio | Download this episode
Surveys from Pew and other organizations show non-belief as the fastest growing "religious group" (for lack of a better term) in the United States. Some are simply unconcerned about religious. But many are self-professed atheists. However, many of these atheists have only professed their non-belief to a select few, and some haven't told anyone at all. This show deals with atheists who aren't "out." What are the reasons for remaining silent? What are the consequences of going public? And how is the culture shifting to perhaps make it easier for the non-theist to step out of the shadows. We Are Atheism Article "10 Tips For Coming Out As An Atheist" http://www.weareatheism.com/resources/10-5-tips-for-coming-out/ Podcast: "World Full of Woo": http://www.blogtalkradio.com/thethinkingatheist/2012/08/21/a-world-full-of-woo Podcast: "You're Not Alone & You're Not Crazy" http://www.blogtalkradio.com/thethinkingatheist/2013/09/03/youre-not-alone-and-youre-not-crazy
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Michelle Pfeiffer has a secret weapon to ensure she looks wrinkle free on camera: a great lighting director.
The 51-year-old has wowed film fans by stripping off in her latest movie "Cheri," in which she plays an aging courtesan who lusts after a young playboy.
And the actress insists her fresh-faced onscreen look isn't all down to Mother Nature — she always strikes up a firm friendship with the lighting boss to guarantee she's bathed in a flattering glow.
She tells Britain's Daily Telegraph, "The whole thing to looking great in films is your lighting. If they have the right light on you, it makes no difference what face creams you use because they can make bags under your eyes disappear and all the lines on your cheek go away.
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St. Thomas Stays Perfect In Win Over Puget Sound
March 13, 2009
Courtesy of St. Thomas (Minn.)
Junior guard Joe Scott sank four 3-pointers in a 19-point night as No. 1-ranked St. Thomas (30-0) scored an 86-69 win over No. 7-ranked Puget Sound (25-4) in Friday's NCAA sectional semifinal men's basketball game in Wheaton, Ill.
The Tommies won their first-ever NCAA playoff game away from Schoenecker Arena in six tries and advance to the NCAA quarterfinals for the first time in 15 seasons.
St. Thomas joined a select group of Division III basketball teams to start a season 30-0. They will play Saturday at 7 p.m. against No. 2-ranked Washington (Mo.), a 55-52 winner over host and No. 3-ranked Wheaton.
Coach Steve Fritz' team never trailed as it shot 54% from the floor and posted a 35-23 rebounding edge. The Tommies had a few errors against the athletic Loggers' full-court press, but finished the game with a modest 13 turnovers.
UST closed the first half on an 11-3 run to take a 46-38 halftime lead. UPS pulled within 64-54 but the Toms answred with a 5-0 run as Viau made three free throws and Lonnie Robinson drove for two.
Senior forward B.J. Viau had 18 points, six rebounds, four assists and two steals, and sophomore guard Player picTyler Nicolai had 13 points. UST made 8-of-14 from 3-point range. St. Thomas survived Robinson's foul woes, as the senior forward fouled out with five points and five assists in only 16 minutes.
Jason Foster had a game-high 23 points for the Loggers, who stayed in the game at the foul line. Puget Sound made 23-of-27 to UST's 16-of-25. UPS also shot 49% from the floor. The Loggers pulled within 80-69 with 3:58 left but missed two free throws and went scoress the last four minutes.
UPS Head Coach Justin Lunt:
ON WHAT HAPPENED AFTER GAME WAS TIED AT 35-35: "I think their 11 (more) offensive rebounds and 16 second chance points were very crucial. I thought they did an excellent job rebounding. It was interesting because we've played against a lot more physical and bigger teams, but we got beat on the boards 12, which was unusual for us."
OVERALL THOUGHTS: "Hats off to St. Thomas. They are very well coached and did what they wanted to do. They might be one of the best passing teams I've seen since (UW) Stevens Point in 2005. They really pass the ball extremely well. They did a very good job against our pressure. I don't think we ever got it going or got in a rhythm. We just couldn't get into a flow. I think if you take away the second chance points it's a whole new ball game."
"I think St. Thomas is a pretty darn good team. Hat's off to them; they hit shots on a neutral site."
ON TEAM: "Every single one of them competed extremely hard all year, through all the adversity that we've been through as a group. To get to where we are, I'm just very proud of them."
UPS Senior Jason Foster:
ON ST. THOMAS: "They're a hell of a defensive team. Offensively we never got in the flow. We kind of had to force some things and were unable to make some plays in the first half. That kind of caught up to us."
ON THE SEASON: "I love every person on my team and the way they played and fought to get to this point. It wasn't our night to move on."
UST Head Coach Steve Fritz:
"We're very pleased with the way we played. We knew going in the tempo that they like to play at and the tempo we like to play at. In some ways, they are similar. We felt we had to get them out of a running game and into a half-court game. I think we did a pretty good job of that. That's where we thought we'd have the advantage."
ON PUGET SOUND'S RUNNING GAME: "We've created that pace sometimes on our own, but nobody comes at you with that pace."
"In this kind of a game there's always going to be some streaks. Certainly, when they come at you hard and you turn it over a couple times, you give them a couple easy ones, you tend to get a little bit rattled. But I thought we came back every time after we gave up a couple. We'd counter and it never got to a point where you could really get rattled. We kept it pretty well at 10 (points) or more the whole second half. It was a pretty comfortable level."
"They're a good team and have some quicks. But I thought we did a nice job of meeting every one of their challenges."
"We did a nice job on (Austin) Boyce and took him away. He's really more of their inside presence. That was a huge part of it."
UST Senior B.J. Viau:
ON HIS EASY LAYUPS IN THE SECOND HALF: "I don't really shoot anything but layups," he joked. "I just try to be aggressive. They play so close, but the opportunity was there and the shots went in."
ON THE UST DEPTH: "With these (Scott and Nicolai), they're going to hit a good shot. But we've got confidence in anyone on our team. We could put our 15th guy out there and I have the confidence he would do what everyone else does and that's play hard. That's our style."
UST Junior Joe Scott:
ON WITHSTANDING PUGET SOUND'S RUN: "Coach Fritz does such a great job of keeping us composed. Everything we do is positive and helps the entire team. We've got a great chemistry and comrodory. It just makes everything so much easier and takes the pressure off of our backs."


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Immunofluorescence staining of HeLa cells with purified ab40771 at a working dilution of 1/100, counter-stained with DAPI. The secondary antibody was Alexa Fluor® 488 goat anti-rabbit (ab150077), used at a dilution of 1/1000. ab7291, a mouse anti-tubulin antibody (1/1000), was used to stain tubulin along with ab150120 (Alexa Fluor® 594 goat anti-mouse, 1/1000), shown in the top right hand panel. The cells were fixed in 4% PFA and permeabilized using 0.1% Triton X 100. The negative controls are shown in bottom middle and right hand panels - for negative control 1, purified ab40771 was used at a dilution of 1/500 followed by an Alexa Fluor® 594 goat anti-mouse antibody (ab150120) at a dilution of 1/500. For negative control 2, ab7291 (mouse anti-tubulin) was used at a dilution of 1/500 followed by an Alexa Fluor® 488 goat anti-rabbit antibody (ab150077) at a dilution of 1/400.
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A prominent cancer-treatment foundation is ending its work with Planned Parenthood, a decision Planned Parenthood called "deeply disturbing and disappointing."
The Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation has broken off a partnership through which it provided cancer screenings at Planned Parenthood clinics, The Associated Press reported Tuesday. Planned Parenthood blamed the political controversy over abortion rights.
Planned Parenthood said its clinics provided about 4 million screenings for breast cancer over the past five years, roughly 170,000 of which were supported by Komen grants.
Planned Parenthood said it has established an emergency fund to offset the loss of the Komen funds.
Komen told the AP that it ended its partnership with Planned Parenthood because of a congressional investigation into the organization. Republicans on the House Energy and Commerce Committee have requested detailed financial records from Planned Parenthood.


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ISAs are Individual Savings Accounts. They're there simply to give you another tax-efficient way to save. They work because, unlike an ordinary savings account, you don't pay tax on any growth in your investment. So you get to keep more of your money. Brilliant.
What is an ISA for?
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ISAs explained
There are two kinds of ISA - a cash ISA and a stocks and shares ISA. Currently, you can save up to £15,240 each tax year into either one, or split your allowance between them both, but you can usually only pay into one stocks and shares and one cash ISA in any tax year.
From 6 April 2016 new rules mean that some ISA providers will let you take money out, then put it back in again without it using up some of your annual ISA allowance. These will be known as Flexible ISAs.
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A Cash ISA works in pretty much the same way as any other savings account – the big difference is, you don't pay tax on the interest you earn. Different ISA products have different rules. For example, some give you instant access to your cash, while others expect you to keep your money in the account for a fixed time.
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This type of ISA invests your cash in stocks and shares and other investment types. This means, compared to a cash ISA, your money has a greater opportunity to grow, especially if you're investing for the longer term.
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Centennial Park
Situated in the centre of the city (811 St. George Boulevard), Centennial Park boasts 230 acres of scenic parkland, an artificial turf sports field, high quality tennis courts, and lawn bowling greens, offering fun and recreation all year long. The large, wheelchair-accessible playground, complete with SplashPark is a favourite for children.
The TreeGo adventure allows you to swing high above the many trees in Centennial Park. Ample parking, washrooms, picnic areas, and a seasonal canteen are also available.
Winter fun includes the longest lit cross-country ski trail in eastern Canada, sledding hills, snowshoeing, a lit outdoor skating oval, as well as the KaBoom! rink.
Summer activities
Covering over four acres of the park, TreeGo features five different courses, suitable for various skill levels, including a children's course. To ensure safety, restrictions are based on height and weight, and participants must wear proper safety equipment. They must also follow a training session before beginning a course. Completing the entire circuit can take two to three hours. Situated near Centennial Beach, the TreeGo course blends in with its natural surroundings, thus preserving the park's integrity. Info: (506) 388-4646 or 1-877-707-4646
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SuperSplash Park
What better way to cool off on a hot summer day than to make your way to Moncton's state-of-the-art SuperSplash Park! This fully-accessible water playpark features a number of different stations and play areas, suitable for children of all ages. This park is the culmination of a number of years of contributions by the Atlantic Nationals Automotive Extravaganza and their Host Club, Greater Moncton Street Rods.
Camp Centennial
Camp Centennial offers programming from campers aged 5 through to 16 years old. Camp Centennial operates on the belief that there is nothing more important than learning and no better way to do that than with a laugh, a smile, a story, a game and maybe an adventure. Each week brings a whole new array of activities, adventures, and memories: all with a focus on being active and outdoors during those summer months! What are your campers doing this summer? Feel free to give us a call at (506) 853-3507 or check us out online at CampCentennial.ca
Rotary Lodge
Originally built thanks to the support and partnership between the City or Moncton and the Moncton Rotary Club, the Lodge is now host to Centennial Outdoor Centre Inc. The lodge is the headquarters for all that the Outdoor Centre does. From Camp Centennial in the summer, to year-around community programming, to its full-service catering, lodge-style banquet hall and convention center; all are operated with the focus of connecting the people of Greater Moncton to each other and the great outdoors. Whether you're looking to host your wedding, business meeting, youth group. You can find us online at CampCentennial.ca or by calling (506) 853-3507.
Tennis Moncton
Thanks to a complete redesign and construction of high quality courts, Tennis Moncton now features a total of eight standard size courts and two youth courts. The creation of youth courts is the first of its kind in Atlantic Canada; providing Tennis Moncton with the opportunity to teach youth on courts specific to their age, size, characteristics and needs.
For more information on tennis opportunities through Tennis Moncton, please contact the club at 506-853-7763.
Tennis Club opens May 1, 2017
Lawn Bowling
Centennial Park is a great place to enjoy a friendly round of lawn bowling. For more information on lawn bowling please contact the Centennial Lawn Bowling Club at 506-384-5784.
Rotary Lodge
Originally built with the support of the Moncton Rotary Club as the focal point for the Centennial Park Day Camp operation (now Camp Centennial), the Rotary Lodge has evolved into an important entity over the years. Complete with large activity rooms, boardrooms, a well-equipped kitchen and full dining facilities, the Lodge still serves the city's recreation program along with a host of private functions. Home cooked group meals are available by reservation, and the Lodge's unusual convention and seminar facilities in the woodland heart of an active recreation park are beginning to capture the imagination of local meeting planners.
To request a booking at Centennial Rotary Lodge please call 506-853-3507 or visit campcentennial.ca
Rocky Stone Memorial Field
To request a booking of the field, call 384-4423 ext 221.
Winter Activities
Skating Oval
Winter by the lake means many things to many people. To the kids, it's a game of pickup hockey that starts at the break of dawn and winds down just before dark. To happy couples, it's skating hand-in-hand under the stars, not a care in the world. It's all available at the Skating Oval in Centennial Park. Colorfully lit up at night, it's one of the city's all-time favorite treasures.
KaBoom! Rink
A build team consisting of volunteers from the City of Moncton and the Home Depot joined forces in November 2006 to construct a large outdoor rink in just one day! The rink construction is part of the KaBOOM! program which is a national nonprofit organization that envisions a great place to play within walking distance of every child in North America. The rink features large-scale murals done by students from District 2. The rink is a great place to enjoy a friendly game of pick-up hockey and is located next to the playground.
Ski Trails
There's nothing like getting back to nature for some people, and what better way than by taking advantage of the many kilometres of cross country ski trails in Centennial Park. Each winter, hundreds of Monctonians bundle up in their warmest winter clothes, wrap their scarves tightly around their necks, and strap the skis to the roof before heading out to Moncton's greatest natural resource for a brisk, crisp workout in the snow. The trails are all professionally groomed, and the longest trail (orange) is well lit for night skiing. As well, they are free of charge to anyone who wishes to brave New Brunswick's winter weather. When the snow starts falling, head on down to the park.


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American Summarily Executed
al Qaeda militants siege foreign hostages and execute them
more than eighty bodies found after Algerian troops regain control of gas works,
fate of two other Americans workers not known
fate of two other Americans workers not known
"I think what Republicans learned here," according to GOP consultant Matt Mackowiak, speaking from the House Republicans closed-door retreat in Williamsburg, Virginia, "Is that unless we are willing to shoot the hostage we shouldn't take one at all."
It is to be regretted that Mackowiak's remarks should come on the same day that saw the violent end to a four-day hostage siege by the al Qaeda backed Algerian militants at a remote gas works in southeastern Algeria in which at least one American hostage, Frederick Buttaccio, was slain by his captors. Seemingly unaware of the events unfolding and the brutal murder of an American and other foreigners in the four-day siege his remarks are at best inappropriate.
The retreat was called ostensibly to plan strategy for the upcoming congressional budget battle on the debt-ceiling, the continuing resolution that keeps the government from default, and the federal budget. Although, and clearly much of the discussions evolved around GOP prospects in the 2014 election cycle.
However, the world's attention was not focused on Williamsburg, but on the drama at a remote gas works in the Sahara Desert in North Africa. The Islamist militants had segregated the hostages into two groups, one largely North Africans, the other foreign workers from America, Britain, France, Norway, The Philippines, and Japan. Many of the foreign workers, according to eye witnesses, were executed brutally during the early stages of the siege. The full extent of American and other foreign causalities is still not known.
Where is the Benghazi scale moral outrage, one might ask? And, exactly towards whom would such righteous indignation be directed actually?
Benghazi was a symptom of real security concerns in the west about the countries of the Sahara, and the impact the arsenal of arms looted from Gaddafi's army after the two year long civil war there. Those arms are now in the hands of al Qaeda.
It should be noted well that the objective of al Qaeda backed Islamic militants who took siege of the Algerian gas works was to murder Americans and other foreigners, which they did by means of summary execution.
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Sofia Vergara totes around the Fontana "Milano 1915″ bag and steps out for a little shopping on Monday (July 30) in Beverly Hills, Calif.
The 40-year-old Modern Family actress reportedly did a little shopping at Between the Sheets. The following day, she stopped by the Beverly Hills Watch Company for some more retail therapy.
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Q2L's First Graduating Class Scholarships
Quest to Learn's first high school graduation is a mere two and a half months away on June 28th. Schools give awards to their top students prior to graduation. Most of these awards come with some scholarship money for the graduates to use towards college or trade schools.
Scholarship funds typically come from alumni or community groups. Since Q2L does not yet have any alumni, we are reaching out to you to raise at least $1000 so we can give out Ten $100 scholarships as part of the awards ceremony. So far we have raised $540!
The scholarship recipients will be determined by the 12th grade teachers in cooperation with the administration. The awards are likely to be for the following: Math, English, Science, Social Studies, Spanish, Film and Theater, Physical Education, Scholar-Athlete, Leadership, and Most Improved Student.
Please contribute as little or as much as you can – $10, $25, $50 – no sum is too small. Your contribution to the Q2L Scholarship Fund is tax deductible and will go a long way in helping us set up the Q2L Scholarship Fund. And please notify friends, family, co-workers, community groups or anyone else you think can contribute.
Click here to contribute via Paypal.
Also, checks can be made out to "Q2L PTA" and given to Kathy in Room 712 or mailed to Q2L PTA, 351 West 18th Street, Room 712, New York, NY 10011. Please write "12th Grade Scholarship Fund" in the memo field of your check. Please feel free to contact Jen, Erica or Tamara if you have any questions.


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How to Have an Effective Parent/Teacher Conference
You're sitting in a lobby, your palms are sweating, your anxious and reviewing your mental checklist on what you want to say. Sound familiar? Below are a few ways to make that Parent/Teacher Conference (or IEP meeting) effective and a mutually beneficial time.
A good teacher is one who recognizes that it is extremely important to have a good working relationship with the parents of their students. A parent is really the child's first teacher and critical to a student's success is the involvement of the parent. I always encourage "my" parents that the goals for the child are indeed shared goals, not home based goals and school based goals. We "teacher folk" know that parents of struggling students are already overwhelmed and often have unpleasant experiences with the initial parent/teacher conferences. Below are a few ways to make those pesky conferences not only flow smoothly, but become productive for both parties.
I always give "my" parents plenty of notice about upcoming conferences. It is your right as a parent to expect the same. It is also your right as a parent to ask for a conference at any given time but please remember the golden rule, Do unto others, as you would have them do unto you etc. Please give your teachers like notice as we like to be prepared for a conference so as to be able to answer or address any concerns you might have.
I like to provide "my" parents with an agenda in preparation for a conference so that we can be efficient in our discussions. Feel free to suggest this to your child's teacher and add anything you would like to discuss to the agenda.
I ALWAYS start any conference with a positive note a "brag on the student" type of comment. I suggest that you share with the teacher some positive things your child is doing at home or in private therapy, it always starts the meeting reminding all members that the child can do things well even if you are their to discuss interventions for behavioral issues or otherwise.
I like to share articles or techniques with "my" parents that I find helpful in reference to their child. If you have anything similar that may help the teacher understand the nature of your child's difficulty, be prepared to share it with the teacher. Remember a good teacher knows that your goals are shared, you both wants what's best for your child.
I like to conclude the meeting by formulating an action plan, a time frame for a follow up visit or telephone call. If your child's teacher doesn't suggest this, speak up! A good teacher will readily agree to one and will welcome the gentle reminder that keeping in touch with the parent is the best way to continue successful interventions.
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Sub-Committee E (Law and Institutions) examined
this document at its meeting on 9 October 2002.
We note that the proposal is modelled on earlier
"mutual recognition" proposals, such as the Framework
Decisions on the European Arrest Warrant, and the execution of
freezing orders. The Committee's concerns relating to the application
of the mutual recognition principle in criminal matters are well
known to you and therefore need not be restated at length. However,
in relation to the current proposal, we have particular concerns
regarding the abolition of dual criminality in Article 5(1). In
view of the significant impact that a confiscation order may have
on human rights, it may be dangerous to allow for the automatic
confiscation of assets (including land) arising from conduct that
is not considered to be criminal in the executing State. The Committee's
concerns are exacerbated by the uncertainty surrounding the definition
of some of the offences in Article 5(1) (such as racism and xenophobiaas
you are aware the relevant Framework Decision is currently held
under scrutiny by the Committee) and by the possibility, given
by Article 5(3) of the present proposal, of further relaxation
of the principle except when Member States object. Do you share
these concerns? What is the Government's position as regards Article
5(3)? Does it intend to invoke the dual criminality rule?
The Committee decided to retain the document
under scrutiny.
10 October 2002
I am replying to your letter of 10 October regarding
the outcome of Sub-Committee E's consideration of this draft Framework
Decision. Your concerns focus on the scope of application of this
instrument as defined in Article 5 of document 9955/02.
As you acknowledge the approach proposed in
the Framework Decision follows the model first established by
the Framework Decision establishing the European Arrest Warrant.
This provides that an order shall be executed in the absence of
a dual criminality requirement where it relates to conduct listed
in the Framework Decision. However, a test of dual criminality,
and indeed in this case dual confiscability, may be applied as
regards orders relating to conduct not on the list. Although the
Government has not yet reached a final view on whether to apply
the discretionary dual criminality requirement for confiscation
orders issued in relation to conduct not listed in Article 5(1),
the current expectation is that such a requirement would be imposed.
The Government does not however share your concerns
as regards the approach proposed in Article 5, which we supported
in the context of the European Arrest Warrant. We take the view
that the retention of a general dual criminality requirement is
inconsistent with the successful application of the mutual application
principle. We also believe that the draft Framework Decision contains
a number of safeguards to ensure that a balance will be struck
between such coercive measures which are necessary to tackle serious
and organised crime and the need to respect and protect fundamental
human rights.
In particular, Article 1 makes clear that the
Framework Decision shall not have the effect of amending Member
States' obligations to respect fundamental rights and principles.
This is of course language we have successfully sought for inclusion
in other mutual recognition measures. Article 7(2)(f) also provides
that we can refuse to execute a confiscation order issued against
a person for conduct committed in the UK: "a territoriality
clause". And Article 7(2)(e) provides a right to refuse execution
in specific circumstances where an order has been made in absentia.
I would also emphasise that, as defined in Article 2(c), confiscation
can be (and in fact often is) a penalty arising from a conviction,
by a court, of a criminal offence.
You mention the Committee's specific concerns
about the definitions of the offences in the list of conduct for
which dual criminality is not required and in particular the case
of racism and xenophobia. The Government takes the view that the
conduct listed in Article 5(1) should rightly be defined by the
Member State issuing the confiscation order, subject to the safeguards
which I have already outlined. This is of course subject to an
additional requirement that the conduct attracts a maximum penalty
of three years' imprisonment in that State. We are not therefore
dealing with trivial conduct. I plan to write separately regarding
the ongoing negotiations regarding the draft Framework Decision
on racism and xenophobia.
26 November 2002
Sub-Committee E (Law and Institutions) considered
the proposal, along with your letter of 26 November, at its meeting
on 15 January. We would reiterate our concerns regarding the abolition
of dual criminality in this sensitive area, but understand that
this is unlikely to change.
The Committee notes that the new text includes
a number of improvements regarding safeguards. These involve most
notably the clarification of the scope of the proposal, which
now covers only final court orders (Article 2). This serves to
enhance legal certainty and to safeguard defence rights. The same
can be said with regard to Article 7(2)(g). The amendments to
Article 11(2) and (5) are also welcome.
However, there is still room for clarification
on a number of issues:
It would be useful to confirm what is meant
by a "final" order. Is this intended to cover decisions
against which there is no appeal under national law?
It is also not clear whether there must be a
conviction by a criminal court before a confiscation order can
be made. There appears to be an inconsistency in this context
between paragraph 20 of your Explanatory Memorandum and your letter
of 26 November, where you state that "confiscation can be
(and in fact often is) a penalty arising from a conviction, by
a court, of a criminal offence".
It is not clear what the "consultation"
between the competent authorities of the issuing and executing
States under Article 11(2) will entail. Does the executing State
have the final say as to whether confiscation, totally or in part,
has already occurred? Clarification would be welcome.
We note that Article 8(1) provides that "action
shall be brought before a court in the issuing State or in the
executing State in accordance with the national law of each State".
We would be grateful for your assurance that the Government, when
implementing this provision, will enable third parties to exercise
legal remedies in the UK when it is the executing State.
An issue that remains untouched by your Explanatory
Memorandum is the sharing of confiscated assets under Article
14. We understand that there has been a first exchange of views
on this provision at the December Justice and Home Affairs Council,
where various options of asset allocation were discussed. It would
be useful if you could provide us with an update on negotiations
in this respect.
We would welcome your comments on these points.
The Committee decided to retain document 13772/02 Copen 53 under
scrutiny. Document 9955/02 Copen 35 has been cleared.
16 January 2003
I am replying to your letter of 16 January on
the draft Framework Decision.
The Committee raises a number of points about
the instrument.
I note the Committee's continuing concerns about
dual criminality. However, as I said in my letter of 26 November,
we take the view that the retention of a general dual criminality
requirement in this instrument is inconsistent with the successful
application of the mutual recognition principle. We therefore
support its abolition for the offences listed in Article 5.
I agree with the Committee that the definition
of "final" in Article 2(c) of the instrument would benefit
from being clarified. We believe that a decision should generally
be deemed to be final when normal appeal rights have been exhausted.
We would not wish enforcement to be prevented in cases where it
is possible (as it is under our legislation) to apply at any time
to vary a confiscation order, even after normal appeal rights
have been exhausted. Otherwise, there is a danger that some confiscation
orders could never be enforced.
I am sorry for any confusion that may have arisen
from the apparent difference between my letter of 26 November,
and my EM of 4 December on the question of whether the defendant
must have been convicted of an offence. I will clarify the Government's
view here.
Article 2(c) defines a confiscation order as
"a final penalty or measure imposed by a court following
proceedings in relation to a criminal offence or offences, resulting
in the definitive deprivation of property." It is difficult
to see how an order that was not imposed after conviction would
fit into this definition. Article 11(1) refers to the "sentenced"
person, and paragraph 4.2 of the draft certificate refers to the
"provisions infringed". Both of these support the view
that the defendant must have been convicted. We therefore think
the text is clear enough on this point, but will consider whether
it needs to be made still clearer. We certainly believe that orders
to be enforced under this instrument should only be made following
The Committee asks about the duty on the executing
state to consult the issuing state when the sentenced person provides
evidence that confiscation has already taken place, in whole or
in part, in another State. On our reading of the text, it would
be for the executing state to make the final decision on whether
confiscation had indeed taken place. The issuing state should
be consulted as it may well have access to information that could
verify or refute the defendant's claims.
On the question of legal remedies for third
parties under Article 8(1), I can confirm that we will execute
orders received from overseas under this instrument in the same
way as domestic orders. This means that persons holding interests
in property will have the right, under S53(8) of the Proceeds
of Crime Act 2002, to be heard before the Court allows a receiver
to sell or manage that property, or requires them to purchase
the defendant's interest in it. Where the defendant makes a gift
to a third party that is alleged to be a "tainted gift",
as defined in Sections 77 and 78 of the Proceeds of Crime Act,
the third party will have the right to challenge the allegation
in the courts, before the gift is recovered to help satisfy the
confiscation order.
Finally, the Committee has asked for an update
on the sharing of confiscated assets, as provided for in Article
14. An EM on the latest version of this instrument (15884/02)
was deposited on 5 February 2003. This latest version contains
radically different provisions on asset sharing to those in 13772/02.
The new text of Article 14 provides that, where an amount above
a certain threshold (to be determined) is confiscated, a fixed
percentage (also to be determined) of the net assets will be returned
to the issuing state. We are discussing this amendment with other
Departments, in particular HM Treasury. The Article may undergo
further amendment during negotiation.
10 February 2003
Sub-Committee E (Law and Institutions) considered
the proposal at its meeting on 5 March. Your letter of 10 February
has helped to clarify the meaning of a number of provisions, and
we note that the latest draft (Copen 53) has been improved. There
remain however two issues in need of further clarification.
You note that, in view of the fact that the
Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 defines property in a much broader
manner than the draft Framework Decision, a great number of UK
confiscation orders will not be executed by other Member States.
You have therefore suggested a rewording of the text to include
any property that the issuing State is required under its national
law to assume derives from general criminal conduct.
The Committee is concerned about the practical
implications of your proposed amendment and notes that it may
be problematic in view of the substantial differences in national
approaches to confiscation across the EUwhich were also
highlighted in the negotiations of the Framework Decision on confiscation
of crime related proceeds, instrumentalities and property. Not
only is there an issue as to the compatibility of the "criminal
lifestyle" provisions with the ECHR, but your proposed amendment
of Article 2(d) may run contrary to Member States' national constitutional
principles, which are protected by Article 1(2) of the instrument
currently under scrutiny. Even if your amendment is accepted,
how in the light of Article 1(2) is it likely to work in practice?
Article 14 now attempts to establish a fixed
rate of net confiscated assets to be returned to the issuing State,
if the amount is above a certain threshold. We note however that
neither the threshold nor the rate have been determined and that
the provision is still under negotiation. We would be grateful
if you could keep us informed on the progress of negotiations
in Brussels and the outcome of your discussions with the Treasury.
We would welcome your comments on these points.
The Committee decided to retain document 15884/02 Copen 66 under
scrutiny. Document 13772/02 Copen 53 has been cleared.
6 March 2003
Sub-Committee E (Law and Institutions) considered
the latest draft (14852/02), along with your letter of 12 December,
on 18 December. We note that this is a substantially improved
version of the proposal. It limits extended confiscation powers
to serious organised crime where there has been some EU harmonisation.
It refrains from shifting the burden of proof to the defendant.
It includes a series of human rights safeguards.
There is still however an element of uncertainty
regarding the "minimum standard" approach introduced
by Article 3(2). It is not clear whether the wording "at
least where a national court based on specific facts is fully
convinced that the property in question has been derived from
criminal activities of the convicted person" would enable
Member States to shift the burden of proof to the defendant, or
to confiscate property not emanating from an offence, or both.
Clarification of this point would be welcome.
We further note that the term "closest
relations" remains undefined. In your letter, you say that
this will be a matter of interpretation for Member States. We
deduce from your reaction that this provision is not going to
be implemented in the UK.
The Committee decided to clear the documents
from scrutiny.
19 December 2002